Jacob’s Creek 2013 Reserve Shiraz (Barossa)

Country: Australia / Reserve
Variety: Shiraz South Australia
Winery: Jacob’s Creek / Barossa

So putting “Reserve” on a $13 bottle of wine might seem like a stretch, but the fact is what’s in the bottle is very good. It’s full bodied, creamy and lushly textured, with an intriguing herbal tang to the black cherry fruit, hints of vanilla and a softly dusty finish. Drink now–2018.