Double Barrel Shiraz Cabernet
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Double Barrel Shiraz Cabernet from Jacob's Creek represents a pioneering approach to Australian winemaking, blending the country's signature grape varieties with an innovative finishing technique. After traditional aging in French and American oak, the wine is finished in aged Irish whiskey barrels. This unique process, which requires meticulous timing to ensure the spirits' character complements rather than dominates the fruit, softens the heavy tannins of the Cabernet Sauvignon while adding a rich, smooth complexity to the spicy Shiraz. The result is a full-bodied red that showcases the rich heritage of South Australian blending, elevated by a modern, spirits-influenced twist.
🍾 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
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.0% - 14.5%