THE CRAFT OF GREAT WINE
We’ve been in the Barossa for over a century and we come from a great tradition of winemaking.
THE HISTORY
We’ve been in the Barossa for over a century and we come from a great tradition of winemaking.
Jacob’s Creek is rooted in 170 years of winemaking tradition, which began when Johann Gramp planted his first vineyard on the banks of Jacob’s Creek in 1847. In doing so, Johann founded the Gramp & Sons winery and began a history of winemaking innovation that continues today.
At our Jacob’s Creek winery in South Australia, we are committed to Sustainability & Responsibility in a bid to create a world without excess.
Sustainability
Discover where it all started
In 1840, when William Jacob settled on a small piece of land next to an unnamed creek, he would have never dreamed that it would one day become an icon of Australian wine, known around the world. Since then, our wine has been produced along its banks across the Barossa, created to reflect the true character of the grapes and the land.
OUR PEOPLE
Meet the winemakers
From vine to glass, these are the people whose dedication to craft and place can be tasted in every bottle of Jacob’s Creek.
Dan Swincer
CHIEF WINEMAKER
Dan joined the Gramp & Sons winemaking team in the Barossa in 2006, where he quickly proved his outstanding winemaking talent, becoming Group Red Winemaker in 2015.
As Chief Winemaker since 2018, Dan is determined to craft innovative wines that continue to build the international recognition of Jacob’s Creek for their exceptional quality and distinctive style.
As Chief Winemaker since 2018, Dan is determined to craft innovative wines that continue to build the international recognition of Jacob’s Creek for their exceptional quality and distinctive style.
Trina Smith
WINEMAKER
Exchanging accounting for vineyards, Trina Smith followed her heart and never looked back, travelling the world creating vintages and experiencing ways of winemaking from all over. Since joining Jacob’s Creek in 2016, Trina’s vision is to ensure that the varieties and vintage come to the fore in our wines, while maintaining the freshness & vibrancy that is our hallmark.
OUR VITICULTURIST TEAM
Our Viti’ team take their job very seriously. As they should – it’s here that the whole process starts, and it’s their decisions that not only affect the next vintage but perhaps the vintages for generations to come.
Together with our growers, they manage all aspects of vine health and grape quality including irrigation (ensuring the vines are watered sufficiently but not too much); canopy management (ensuring the vines have enough leaves to shade the grapes yet allow full ripening) and bunch weight (ensuring the vines have enough grapes but not too many) during the growing season. After harvest they get a short respite before managing the vine pruning decisions in the winter.
Battling the elements and the quirks of Mother Nature, our viticulture team are the key to ensuring the grapes that go into every bottle of Jacob’s Creek are the best they can be.
Battling the elements and the quirks of Mother Nature, our viticulture team are the key to ensuring the grapes that go into every bottle of Jacob’s Creek are the best they can be.
OUR WINE GROWERS
Crafting the Perfect Harvest
We’ve always said, our wine should be enjoyed in the homes of families and friends. So it’s a real point of pride for us that we source our grapes from over 120 independent growers – most of which are still family run vineyards. And just like the McPherson’s below, many have been working with us for generations.
We call our growers ‘wine growers’ not ‘grape growers’ because of the special understanding required to grow grapes that make great wine. They work closely with our Viticulturists and Winemakers on all key decisions, but it’s the years of experience in the day to day management of the vines that we think you can taste in every bottle.
We call our growers ‘wine growers’ not ‘grape growers’ because of the special understanding required to grow grapes that make great wine. They work closely with our Viticulturists and Winemakers on all key decisions, but it’s the years of experience in the day to day management of the vines that we think you can taste in every bottle.
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