Double Barrel Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, or rich venison stew.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Shiraz represents a groundbreaking innovation in Australian winemaking, blending traditional viticulture with spirits maturation techniques. Crafted from premium Shiraz grapes sourced across South Australia's top wine regions, the wine undergoes a unique two-stage aging process. After initial aging in traditional French and American oak wine casks, the wine is finished in aged Scotch whisky barrels. This pioneering technique, which required years of experimentation to perfect without overpowering the fruit, utilizes the coarse grain of the whisky barrels to gently soften the Shiraz's robust tannins, yielding an incredibly smooth palate with integrated notes of toasted oak, dark cocoa, and sweet spices.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.0% - 14.5%