| The philosophy behind the creation of the Jacob’s Creek
wine style has remained true and consistent over nearly 30
years – to offer a high quality, easy drinking, flavoursome
wine that can be enjoyed without years of cellaring while
providing excellent value and consistency.
We think that any success can only be judged by the people
who enjoy the product. Although this is definitely not the
wine and food matching section, it’s fair to say that
the “proof is in the pudding” with drinker’s
around the world embracing Jacob’s Creek.
A short summary of highlights is listed below.
| 1847 |
Johann Gramp obtains vine
cuttings from Germany and plants South Australia’s
first vines in the rich soil on the banks of Jacob’s
Creek in the Barossa Valley. |
| 1973 |
First vintage of Jacob’s Creek
red. |
| 1976 |
First vintage of Jacob’s Creek
red released. |
| 1977 |
Jacob’s Creek red becomes one
of Australia’s most popular red wines, changing
Australia’s wine culture. |
| 1984 |
Jacob’s Creek first exported
to the United Kingdom.
Jacob’s Creek Riesling introduced and quickly establishes
its popularity. |
| 1990 |
Jacob’s Creek exported to 20
countries.
Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay launched setting a new benchmark
for quality and value. |
| 1993 |
Orlando Wines wins Australian Exporter
of the Year award for Jacob’s Creek.
2 million cases of Jacob’s Creek shipped to 40 countries. |
| 1994 |
Jacob’s Creek wins coveted Maurice
O’Shea Award for outstanding contribution to the
Australian Wine Industry. This is the first time a brand
has received this prestigious award, rather than an individual. |
| 1997 |
Two Jacob’s Creek Limited Release
wines launched to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Johann
Gramp’s first vineyard on the banks of Jacob’s
Creek. |
| 1998 |
Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay Pinot
Noir launched. |
| 2000 |
Jacob’s Creek Reserve range launched.
www.jacobscreek.com.au launched.
Over 4 million cases of Jacob’s Creek shipped to
over 40 countries. |
| 2001 |
Jacob’s Creek turns 25 |
| 2002 |
Philip Laffer, Jacob’s Creek’s
chief winemaker named Winemaker of the Year.
Jacob's Creek Limited Release Chardonnay wins the George
Mackey Memorial Trophy, for most outstanding exported
wine. |
| 2003 |
Jacob’s Creek show awards now
total over 1,800.
Over 1 million glasses of Jacob’s Creek are enjoyed
globally every day! |
| 2004 |
Drinker’s in over 60 countries
around the world continue to enjoy Jacob’s Creek
– Australia’s Top Drop. |
| 2005 |
Jacob's Creek most popular Australian
wine brand.
The Jacob's Creek Heritage Collection is launched. |
| 2006 |
Jacob's Creek turns 30!
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| 2007 |
Jacob's Creek show awards now total over 4,300.
Around 2 million glasses of Jacob's Creek are enjoyed every day around the globe! |
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