Jacob's Creek

While the first Jacob’s Creek wine was not released until 1976 (a 1973 Claret), its first vines were planted almost 130 years prior to that right alongside Jacob’s Creek itself. That was when Johann Gramp, a young Bavarian immigrant, planted vines in hopes of growing grapes and making wine reminiscent of the wine he enjoyed from his home land. In doing so, Johann created the original Jacob’s Creek vineyards in the heart of the Barossa Valley. He is also the inspiration for Jacob’s Creek Winery’s super premium Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon blend simply named Johann. The super premium and reserve wines of Jacob's Creek consistently receive the highest accolades according to our Jacob’s Creek ratings. However it is Jacob’s Creek entry level Classic line of value red and white wines that is the most recognizable world wide, specifically their Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon offerings. To learn more about one of the largest wineries in all of Australia be sure to look through our Jacob’s Creek reviews.

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Jacob's Creek 1998 Limited Release Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon

Cellar Selection

Price $50

Jacob’s Creek’s top-end red is complex, dense and supple. A seductive bouquet of cassis, Asian spice, leather, cocoa and smoke pulls you in and the palate delivers with a thick, velvety feel and concentrated black fruit. Dry, but ripe and even tannins on the long finish portend a good future for this already attractive wine. Cellar Selection. — W.E. (2/1/2001)

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Jacob's Creek 2001 Johann Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon

Price $80

This is the new icon wine from Jacob’s Creek and it’s a ripper, as the Aussies might say. At a reasonable 14% alcohol, it’s full-bodied and lush enough to satisfy, yet restrained enough to maintain a solid sense of balance. Toasty, cinnamon-scented oak frames ripe fruit flavors of black cherries, finishing on a long, velvety note. Drink now–2015. — J.C. (5/1/2008)

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Jacob's Creek 1998 Reserve Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

Price $18

The blackberry, vanilla and toasty oak elements are nicely balanced on the nose and in the mouth. Deep fruit shines, and the supple mouthfeel is very appealing. Finishes long, with a compelling back-end bouquet that completes the package in fine style. — W.E. (2/1/2001)

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Jacob's Creek 2003 St. Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra)

Editors' Choice
Online Exclusive

Price $33

Consumers who associate the Jacob’s Creek brand solely with inexpensive quaffing wines should take a look at some of the company’s high-end offerings, such as the St. Hugo’s Cabernet. The 2003 features plenty of body, a creamy, velvety texture and bright cherry fruit. Darker notes of cassis lend depth, embellished by hints of eucalyptus, tobacco and vanilla. Drink… — J.C. (2/1/2008)

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Jacob's Creek 2005 Centenary Hill Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

Price $33

The qualitative equal of the excellent 2002, the 2005 Centenary Hill is a big, rich wine that shows just a bit of warmth to its ripe black cherry flavors. Pepper and spice notes add interest, while the soft, dusty-textured tannins give this wine an easy approachability not seen in older vintages. Drink now–2018. Imported by Pernod Ricard USA. — J.C. (11/1/2007)

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Jacob's Creek 1994 Limited Release 150th Annivers Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon (South Eastern Australia)

Price $65

A superbly balanced wine, showing considerable finesse. The complex nose displays smoky, earthy black fruit, oak and tobacco aromas. Suave mouthfeel with fine blackberry and cassis fruit. The finish turns attractively sweet and sour, in an almost oriental sense. Seductive already, and will last. Impressive. To be released later this year. — W.E. (5/1/2000)

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Jacob's Creek 1998 Centenary Hill Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

Price $33

Seemingly fully mature, this still shows a dark, saturated color, but the flavors are moving from sour plum fruit to more meaty, savory flavors with plenty of pepper and spice. Some chewy tannins remain, but as the clock is ticking on the fruit, this would be better consumed in the short term. Imported by Pernod Ricard, USA. — J.C. (11/1/2007)

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Jacob's Creek 2002 Centenary Hill Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

Price $33

For years this was Orlando’s top Shiraz, but it has been rebranded Jacob’s Creek for its greater name recognition. It’s still a very fine wine, a big step up from what you might expect under the JC label, featuring oaky notes of toasted coconut, caramel and vanilla layered over blueberry and plum fruit. It’s mouthfilling, with velvety-textured tannins and… — J.C. (6/1/2007)

Most Reviewed Designations

Brut Cuvee Brut Cuvée Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Centenary Hill Centenary Hilll Johann Limited Release Limited Release 150th Annivers Reeves Point Reserve Reserve Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Steingarten

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Champagne Blend Chardonnay Merlot Moscato Pinot Grigio Pinot Noir Riesling Semillon-Chardonnay Shiraz Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon

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