Limited Release Shiraz Cabernet
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, matured hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Representing a sophisticated take on the classic 'Great Australian Blend,' the Jacob's Creek Limited Release Shiraz Cabernet showcases the seamless synergy between two of South Australia's defining red grape varieties. This traditional Australian style combines the rich, fleshy dark plum and spice characters of Shiraz with the structured, leafy cassis and firm tannic backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from select premium vineyards across South Australia's top wine-growing regions, the fruit undergoes careful fermentation before aging in a combination of French and American oak hogsheads. This maturation process imparts subtle notes of vanilla, cedar, and sweet spice, beautifully integrating with the intense fruit core. The result is a generous, full-bodied red wine that honors Australia's unique blending heritage, offering both immediate appeal and excellent cellaring potential.
🍾 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%