The Wine Wizard of Oz

Australia is known for its stunning nature, but the land down under is also home to world-renowned wine brand, Jacob’s Creek.

From beaches to bush and coastal cities to outback, Australia is known for its stunning landscapes and incredible wildlife. But the land down under is also home to world-renowned wine brand, Jacob’s Creek.

Born in the heart of the Barossa Valley, on the shores of a river now called Jacob’s Creek, the South Australian wine brand has roots dating all the way back to the planting of the first vines in 1847. Now, Jacob’s Creek is the number one wine brand in Australia and known the world over for their fresh and bright wines. From the simple fruity flavours of their Dots collection to the more complex notes in their Double Barrel lineup, there’s a Jacob’s Creek wine for every occasion.

North east of Adelaide, the bustling capital city of South Australia, the Barossa Valley is home to Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre and vineyard. Both the Double Barrel Shiraz and Double Barrel Chardonnay come from this region of rolling hills and valleys. With a warm, dry climate and deep soils perfectly suited to growing shiraz, the Barossa region holds some of the oldest shiraz vines and vineyard soils in the world. Sunshine-filled days allow for full ripeness and intense flavour while cool summer nights preserve the taste and vibrant colour. The lower temperatures also help to retain the natural acidity. This combination of ideal conditions gives the Barossa region its outstanding reputation as a producer of quality wines – including Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz and Double Barrel Chardonnay. The newest member of the Jacob’s Creek lineup, this full-bodied chardonnay is blended from both wine barrel and whisky barrel fermented wine for a deep and complex flavour.

Just east of the capital, the Adelaide Hills region offers premium conditions for cool climate wines. At 400-700 metres above sea level, the region sees heavier rainfall and cooler conditions than other areas of South Australia. Here, Jacob’s Creek Reserve Chardonnay is crafted. Dry and full bodied, this quality chardonnay is fruit-driven with flavours of apple, pear, vanilla and citrus.

In addition to celebrating the delicious flavours of Jacob’s Creek’s quintessentially Australian wines, we’re also raising a glass to their green initiatives. By using drip irrigation, water monitoring devices and other more sustainable methods, they were able to reduce their water consumption by almost 26 per cent in just one year. All of Jacob’s Creek’s waste water is recycled – they even use some of it to water the lawns at nearby Tanunda Pines Golf Club.

In an effort to return the land to its natural state, Jacob’s Creek has spent more than a decade working to promote the growth of native Australian plants along the creek. Foreign plant species that have invaded South Australia are being replaced with indigenous greenery to improve the natural and uniquely Australian ecosystems. This large-scale project has resulted in native frog, fish and water birds returning to the areas.

From the land down under, Jacob’s Creek captures the essence of modern Australia in their delicious wines. Grown from South Australia’s unique terroir, using environmentally conscious efforts, their wide variety of wines offer quality, flavour and the spirit of Australia in every sip. ◆

For more information on Jacob’s Creek wines and their new Double Barrel Chardonnay, visit jacobscreek.com