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.
Jacob's Creek 2007 Reserve Chardonnay
- $13
Jacob’s Creek turns out yet another impressive value with this buttery example from South Australia. The movie-house popcorn nose fades into an intense palate of almond and macadamia nuts with enough acidity to carry the full body. Try with pecan-crusted salmon.
— W.E.
(2/1/2009)
Jacob's Creek 1998 Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon (South Eastern Australia)
- Best Buy
- $9
Engaging, with complexity and a lively energy seen too rarely in this price range. The nose offers dark berry fruit with subtle violet, smoke, game and earth accents. Shows medium berry fruit, peppery accents and a brisk mouthfeel. A spicy finish with supple tannins wraps up this winner. Best Buy.
— W.E.
(5/1/2000)
Jacob's Creek 2006 Reserve Chardonnay
- Best Buy
- $12
JC is making an effort to upgrade its Reserve range, and this is a good example, offering peach and pineapple flavors framed by vanilla, butter and toast. It’s all barrel-fermented, impressive at this production level (25,000 cases) and price point.
— J.C.
(5/1/2008)
Jacob's Creek 2003 Reserve Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia)
- $13
Peach, butter and oak aromas and flavors make for a please-everyone style of wine. It’s a medium-sized, food-friendly, reliably good Chardonnay. 444,000 cases produced. Imported by Pernod Ricard.
— D.T.
(10/1/2005)
Jacob's Creek 2003 Steingarten Riesling (Barossa)
- $28
Not quite as powerful or intense as the 2002, but still a good drop, the 2003 Steingarten features straightforward lime and wet stone aromas backed by a long, zesty finish. Drink now, or hold and see if more complexity develops with another five years in a cool cellar. Imported by Pernod Ricard USA.
— J.C.
(9/1/2007)
Jacob's Creek 2006 Reserve Shiraz
- $13
White pepper and dill scents make up a promising beginning and lead to a velvety palate with plenty of roasted meat and black cherry fruit. A fine choice with barbecue. Drink now to 2010.
— W.E.
(2/1/2009)
Jacob's Creek 2009 Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $8
Fullish and broad in the mouth without going overboard, this is textbook Chardonnay with mass appeal. Peach and vanilla flavors persist nicely on the finish, pointed up with finely judged acids. Drink now.
— J.C.
(2/1/2011)
Jacob's Creek 2010 Reserve Dry Riesling (Barossa)
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- $13
This is a medium-bodied Riesling that seems destined for rather early consumption, as it lacks the fine edge of acidity that distinguishes age-worthy examples. Apple and lime flavors are tinged with gingery spice on the finish.
— J.C.
(4/1/2012)
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