Road Sign

The roadside sign on the Barossa Valley Highway Bridge crossing Jacob’s Creek is one of the most popular destinations in the region. Located on either side of the bridge, the Jacob’s Creek sign is well photographed by visitors to the valley.

Jacob's Creek

A relatively wet beginning to Spring has filled Jacob’s Creek. The water flows down from the Barossa Ranges then into the North Para River.

A joint project was undertaken between Orlando Wines and the Barossa Council to regenerate Jacob’s Creek by removing the exotic plant species and re-planting natives. This has further improved the flow of water down the creek and encouraged growth of the native flora.

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Vineyard

The Jacob’s Estate vineyard sits on the banks of Jacob’s Creek and the North Para River in the Barossa Valley. Purchased from the Jacob brothers in 1918 it now grows premium Riesling and Shiraz grape varieties.

With the onset of spring the vines are beginning to bloom after being dormant during the winter months and small bunches of grapes are now appearing.

To the left are the Barossa Ranges, which are still green from the winter rain.

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Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre

Officially opened in September 2002 and located on the banks of Jacob’s Creek, the Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre features benchmark environmental design and sets new standards in its level of visitor facilities.

The centre includes public wine tasting areas for tour groups, the general public and facilities for professional and specialised tastings. A gallery area includes information on the history of the Barossa and of the Jacob’s Creek brand, wine production techniques and viticulture.

In addition, there is a fully equipped restaurant catering for local and international visitors, offering a menu of contemporary Australian cuisine using quality local produce married with a selection of premium wines.

The centre has been designed to harmonise with the natural setting, using the natural colours of the region, providing minimum disturbance to the natural vegetation and with extensive use of environmentally sustainable principles.

Natural and recycled materials have been selected where possible, including recycled grey ironbark timbers from a demolished Queensland bridge to build a massive trellis system extending from the outside and through the pavilion building.

The Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre is open from 10.00am to 5.00pm daily except Good Friday and Christmas Day.

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Jacob's Creek Estate

William Jacob, a surveying assistant, settled with his brother on the banks of Jacob’s Creek around 1842. Their fully restored cottage still stands overlooking the Creek. So to, does a huge Moreton Bay fig tree which they planted more than 150 years ago. The property was originally purchased from the Jacob brothers in 1918.

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Heritage Vineyard

This is the site where Johann Gramp planted the Barossa Valley’s first commercial vineyard in 1847. His original winery and cellar still stands. The bush vines of Riesling that grow on the banks of Jacob’s Creek were each planted by a staff member of Orlando Wines in 1997, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the company. Riesling was chosen because this was used by Johann to produce his first hock style white wine in 1850.

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Centenary Hill

The name Centenary Hill reflects Orlando’s long association with the Barossa Valley. To celebrate the centenary of the company Fred Gramp, the then managing director and grandson of company founder Johann, planted a Moreton Bay fig tree on a hill overlooking Jacob’s Creek to mark the event. This has become known as Centenary Hill and the vineyards lie in view from there.

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Steingarten

Perched on the top of a steep hillside in the East Barossa Ranges, the Steingarten (garden of stones) vineyard looks back down on Rowland Flat. Established in 1962, the vineyard has survived despite the harsh conditions and lack of any irrigation to support the vines during often long, hot summers.

This small Steingarten vineyard, which was gouged out of an exposed, rocky hillside with it’s vines close-planted in classic Mosel fashion, is noted for it’s seasonal variation and the outstanding varietal character of its Riesling grapes.

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