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10 Best Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay Wines, Tasting Notes, Food Pairings

by Hunter Robillard

“Refreshing”, “fruity”, and “flavorful” are just a few ways to aptly describe a Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay

Jacob’s Creek is a famous Australian winery based in the Barossa Valley wine region. It offers a fantastic collection of fresh great tasting wines for all Chardonnay wine lovers. 

The wines are excellent value for money and have gained an ardent fan following around the world over the years.  

We’ll explore the best Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay wines to try, some great food pairings, and must-know facts about this iconic Australian winery

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10 Best Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay Wine Bottles

These are the best Jacobs Creek Chardonnay wines to try right now:

1. 2017 Jacob's Creek Classic Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia ($11)

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This white wine has an aroma of citrus, melon, and toasty notes, along with apricot and creamy peaches on the palate. 

2. 2014 Jacob's Creek Two Lands Chardonnay, Australia ($9)

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This vibrant wine has a bouquet of fresh melon, toasty oak and varietal flavours of citrus and butter.

3. 2020 Jacob's Creek 'Barossa Signature' Chardonnay, Barossa, Australia ($12)

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Here we have a wine with honeydew melon, citrus, and stone fruit aroma notes. It has fresh fruit, and cashew flavors along with soft acidity. 

4. N.V Jacob's Creek Blanc de Blancs, South Eastern Australia ($9)

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This Jacobs Creek Chardonnay sparkling wine has a dominant peach flavor and meringue aroma notes followed by a toasty oak finish. 

5. 2018 Jacob's Creek Reserve Chardonnay, South Australia ($20)

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Mango, melon, and creamy peaches aroma notes engulf the senses while stone fruit, green apple, and vanilla notes round off the palate. 

6. 2018 Jacob's Creek Semillon - Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia ($9)

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This blend of Chardonnay and Semillon has a fragrant nose of grass, stone fruit, and apple notes. The palate is well rounded with soft acidity.

7. 2017 Jacob's Creek Reserve Chardonnay - Pinot Noir Sparkling White, South Eastern Australia ($15)

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Here we have a sparkling wine blend made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. The wine offers an exquisite combination of vibrant fruit, refreshing citrus flavors, red berry notes, and remarkable structure. 

8. 2019 Jacob's Creek Earth - Vine - Grape Organic Chardonnay, Australia ($13)

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This wine has a creamy texture with stone fruit, fresh melon, and grapefruit aromas. The palate is rich and reveals varietal flavours of subtle oak and spice. 

9. 2020 Jacob's Creek Cool Harvest Unoaked Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia ($8)

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Here we have an unoaked white wine with grapefruit and citrus aroma notes, accompanied by delicious fruit and lemon zest flavors. 

10. ​​2019 Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Chardonnay, Australia ($16)

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This wine was aged in scotch whiskey barrels, so it has light malt, subtle oak, and citrus aroma notes. The palate is fruit forward with a rich texture and toasty notes.

Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay Food Pairing Suggestions

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Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay is the perfect accompaniment to various dishes. Pair a glass of this elegant white wine with food like:

  • Meats:Roast chicken, creamy chicken pasta, and pork fillets with garlic and lemon sauce
  • Fish:White fish, pan-seared swordfish, and risotto with smoked trout (or white fish) and capers
  • Vegetables: Wild mushrooms, wasabi peas, hummus and pittas
  • Cheese: Soft cheeses like brie and camembert 

For best results, serve your Chardonnay bottle at a temperature of 50-54°F.

If you love Chardonnay and perfectly paired food but don’t want to worry about all the calories, allow us to set your mind at ease:

A 5 oz pour of Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay wine contains 117 calories and a 750 ml bottle has about 555 calories.

Next, let’s have a quick look at Jacob’s Creek winery.

7 Facts About Jacob’s Creek Winery

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Discover some interesting facts about Jacob’s Creek Winery:

  1. Jacob’s Creek Winery was founded in 1847 by Johann Gramp of Orlando Wines in Barossa Valley, South Eastern Australia. Orlando Wines is a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard (now known as Pernod Ricard Winemakers.)
  2. In 1976, the winery released its first wine — a 1973 Shiraz Cabernet Malbec wine.
  3. Jacob’s Creek winery first grabbed the attention of the global wine industry when it started exporting wine to the UK in 1984. Currently, the brand exports to over 60 countries.
  4. Jacob’s Creek first sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir wine type was released in 1998.
  5. The winery’s vast wine portfolio includes various fresh great tasting wines made from popular varieties like: 
  6. Cabernet Sauvignon
  7. Pinot Noir
  8. Shiraz
  9. Merlot
  10. Grenache
  11. Chardonnay
  12. Sauvignon Blanc
  13. Riesling
  14. Glera
  15. Jacob’s Creek winery has a range of alcohol free wines, titled UnVined, with less than 0.5% alcohol. The brand uses modern winemaking techniques that retain the flavor and character of the wines without the alcohol.
  16. The brand’s classic Chardonnay white wine has won many awards, including the Gold prize for the 2020 vintage at the Critics Challenge Wine Competition and the Gold award for the 2019 vintage at The Global Masters. 

Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay: Affordable, Great Tasting Wines

Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay is a fantastic accompaniment to any occasion. So, when the moment strikes, grab a bottle (or a case of 12 bottles) and share this great wine with family and friends!

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