About the Wine: Shiraz is basically the national wine grape of Australia. It is a close relative of Syrah and many people claim that there is no difference between the two grape varietals. (Do not ever make this claim while in Australia). Other experts say that Shiraz and Syrah are close cousins. That debate is more than I will get into in this post. Both varietals are known for the full body and slightly peppery taste of the wines they produce.
About THIS Wine: This wine has one of the deepest red colors I have ever seen. It is almost opaque. It presents a complex nose that includes smoke, leather, and hints of jam and pepper. The palate begins with very subtle jam and red fruit flavor which then gives way to a savory mid palate with a lot of pepper. The peppery mid palate transitions into a spicy oak finish.
Drinking this Wine: Jacob's Creek is a bit acidic (which just means it makes your mouth water). Wines like that are best with food. I would drink it with a meal of well-seasoned beef or sausage or anything else spicy and savory enough to compliment and be complimented by the wine. The wine is good, but it is not terribly complex or interesting and does not present the full body I usually associate with a good sipping wine.
Overall Impression: The wine is not impressive but neither is it disappointing. At $13 I would say that it is fairly priced.
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