Sunday, January 15, 2012

Jacob's Creek Shiraz Cabernet 2001

Variety: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Country of origin: Australia
Wine appellation: South Eastern Australia  
Vintage: 2001
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: dark garnet color with bricky meniscus
Bouquet: black currant jam, spices, pepper
Taste: medium to full body, round, structured tannins, black currant, blackberries, black pepper, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing:  steak
Overall score: 87
Price: CZK 199 in 2004
Stopper: cork
We had this wine just after we opened 2000 vintage so we could really compare it. This (2001) vintage is better, it has more structure, roundness, body and tannis. It is similarily delicate andf properly aged, but it has more in it.

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