Double Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3–8 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Char-grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked beef brisket, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon represents a pioneering approach to Australian winemaking, blending traditional viticulture with innovative finishing techniques. Crafted from premium grapes sourced across South Australia's top regions, including Coonawarra and Barossa, the wine undergoes a unique two-stage aging process. After initial aging in traditional French and American oak wine barrels, the wine is finished in aged Irish whiskey barrels. This proprietary technique, which required extensive trial and error to perfect without overpowering the fruit, coaxes out exceptionally smooth tannins and introduces complex layers of roasted nuts, sweet spice, and subtle charred oak to the classic Cabernet profile of cassis and dark chocolate.
🍾 About the Producer
Tracing its heritage to 1847 when Bavarian immigrant Johann Gramp planted the first commercial vineyard along the banks of Jacob's Creek in the Barossa Valley, Jacob's Creek has grown into one of Australia's most iconic wine producers. Officially introduced as a distinct label in 1976, the winery has played a foundational role in bringing approachable, expressive Australian wine to the global stage. Sourcing fruit across prime South Australian terroirs, the estate focuses on varietal purity, vibrant fruit character, and innovative barrel-finishing techniques. Renowned for benchmark releases ranging from the classic Shiraz Cabernet and refined Steingarten Riesling to the pioneering Double Barrel series, Jacob's Creek seamlessly bridges deep Barossa tradition with modern winemaking excellence.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.3%