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Jacob's Creek 2001 Johann Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon (South Australia)

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)

Jacob's Creek 1998 Limited Release Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon (South Australia)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

Editors' Choice
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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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