Drink This: Jacob's Creek Wines

February 7th, 2008 | 07:26 pm

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's time to put down the 6-pack of Schlitz and pick up a bottle of wine. Lucky for you, Jacob’s Creek has just released a high-end line of their Australian vinos. Uncork one of these before your big date and she'll think you're not the disgusting slob that you actually are.


Jacob’s Creek 2005 Steingarten Riesling
Say this to sound smart: The bouquet displays fragrant and delicate citrus blossom overtones.
Say this to sound stupid: Gumby!
Serve with: chicken and seafood.
Price: $27


Jacob’s Creek 2004 St. Hugo Coonawara Cabernet Sauvignon
Say this to sound smart: The French Oak used in making this wine enhances the complexity and varietal fruit characters.
Say this to sound stupid: I readed the books.
Serve with: beef, lamb, pasta and cheese.
Price: $32


Jacob’s Creek 2004 Reeves Point Chardonnay
Say this to sound smart: This wine shows intense white peach and citrus notes coupled with a buttery complexity.
Say this to sound stupid: I don’t have a drinking “problem.” I have a drinking “passion.”
Serve with: salads, seafood and poultry.
Price: $27


Jacob’s Creek 2001 Johann Shiraz Cabernet
Say this to sound smart: The palate shows concentrated ripe blackcurrant and juicy blueberry flavors that seamlessly harmonize with the toasted oak.
Say this to sound stupid: Thirsty is the new hungry.
Serve with: beef, lamb, pork, duck and game.
Price: $80

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