Jacob's Creek, an Official Supporter of the FIFA Women's World Cup, welcomed Japanese superstar Mana Iwabuchi and former Japanese team captain Aya Miyama to officially unveil the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy at their Barossa Valley cellar door.
It marks the first time the Original Trophy has visited the Barossa, part of the biggest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy Tour, visiting all 32 participating member associations ahead of the Australia and New Zealand tournament commencing July 20.
Jacob's Creek also welcomed Matildas Alumni and South Australia locals Tracey Jenkins (cap #71), Jenna McCormick (cap #205), and Dylan Holmes (cap #209), who took part in a penalty shootout on the new purpose-built football pitch which is open to visitors throughout the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
Eric Thomson, Global Marketing Director at Jacob's Creek and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, said it was exciting to see the World Cup Trophy in the wine-growing region for the first time.
"We are beyond thrilled to see the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy visiting the Barossa and spending time at Jacob's Creek Cellar Door. We're excited for the local community to come together over a drop worth sharing and celebrate what will be a historic national event," he said.
While visitors soaked up the live music and wine tastings, Jacob's Creek showcased their signature Double Barrel Shiraz, aged in whisky barrels for 30 days. Coopers onsite demonstrated the creation of wine oak barrels and the charging of whisky barrels with specialised techniques to create unique flavours.
The FIFA Women's World Cup is expected to have a global viewing audience of more than two billion people, with a further 1.5 million fans expected to fill stadiums across Australia and New Zealand over July and August.
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