Jacobs Creek Our Limited Release Commemorative Blend Shiraz Cabernet Malbec 2013
A powerful full-bodied Barossa wine showcasing premium fruit and a wonderful depth of flavour. Will reward careful cellaring..
Colour
Vibrant deep ruby red
Aroma
The nose offers savoury spice and cedar with lovely notes of ripe plums and blackberry.
Taste
Intense flavours of fresh dark berry fruit are enhanced by crisp, crunchy acid and full dense tannins.
Enjoy With
Richly flavoured dishes such as Beuf Bourguigon or Cassulet
Ideal Drinking Window
2018-2033
Region
Barossa Valley
Grape Varieties
Shiraz 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 29% Malbec 11%
Vineyards
Shiraz was sourced from Stonewell and Greenock sub region, Greenock area was also providing Cabernet
Vintage Conditions
One of the driest, earliest and quickest vintages in memory. Fruit quality was high producing wines of exceptional colour and tannin depth.
Winemaking
Extended time on skins in static and open fermenters at 20-28°C. Gentle pump overs to extract all flavour, colour and tannins. 23 months in selected American and French oak.
Wine analysis
Alcohol 14.8% by volume
TA 6.2g/L
pH 3.62
