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Krondorf
Founder's View2024
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GrapeCabernet Sauvignon
RegionBarossa
CountryAustralia
Vintage2024
StyleRed

✦ Wine Intel

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The Krondorf Founder's View Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 is a rich, concentrated red from one of the Barossa Valley's most historic producers. The Founder's View range is crafted by sourcing the best grower fruit from across the Barossa, vinified in small stainless steel fermenters to carefully extract colour and flavour, then gently pressed to yield a wine built for both immediate enjoyment and extended cellaring. The 2024 vintage of this wine was awarded a Gold medal at the London Wine Competition in 2026.

Krondorf Wines

Krondorf Wines was established in 1978 by legendary winemakers Grant Burge and Ian Wilson, named after a historic Barossa hamlet founded by Silesian settlers in 1847. Within two years of founding, the winery claimed Australia's prestigious Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy, and has since won over 300 wine show medals across its range.

Blend

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Profile

Deep ruby in colour with concentrated black fruit aromas of cassis, black cherry, and olive, offering a complex, rich palate with ripe tannins, balsamic notes, earthy hints, and good length. The wine is oak-aged, adding layers of vanilla and spice, with firm structure suited to ageing.

Region

The Barossa Valley in South Australia is one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions, with some of the country's earliest Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon plantings dating to the 1850s. Its warm continental climate produces deeply concentrated, full-bodied reds with excellent ageing potential.

Price Context

Approximately AUD $28.00 at retail (based on the 2023 vintage listing on Wine Companion)

Food Pairings

🥩 Grilled red meats🍖 Slow-braised lamb🫙 Aged hard cheeses🦌 Venison or game

Critic Scores

Gold London Wine CompetitionSilver International Wine ChallengeGold Sommeliers Choice Awards

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