St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release, with the structure to cellar beautifully for decades.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted leg of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
First crafted in 1980 to honor Hugo Gramp—the visionary leader of the Gramp & Sons winery who tragically perished in the 1938 Kyeema air disaster—St Hugo has long stood as a benchmark of Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced primarily from the prized terra rossa soils of the Coonawarra region in South Australia, this wine is celebrated for its structural elegance and intense varietal character. It undergoes traditional fermentation followed by extensive maturation in French oak hogsheads, resulting in a complex profile of dark forest fruits, mint, graphite, and fine-grained tannins that pay tribute to a legendary winemaking legacy.
🍾 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)
14.0% - 14.5%