Bethany, Barossa Valley
The cycle of life in the Barossa vines has been turning for over 150 years, since the Schrapel family planted their first vineyards in 1852. The family arrived in South Australia from Silesia and made their home in Bethany, the Barossa Valley’s first settlement. Today, with Bethany Wines being run by fifth and sixth generations of the same Schrapel family, the vines life cycle continues in much the same way as it always has, with minimal intervention from others so they can produce the best possible grapes and wines.
Tasting Notes
The cooler 2020 vintage produced fruit of exceptional quality to make this traditional blend. This Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot has a nose of lifted mulberries, blackcurrants and red capsicum with floral hints giving additional complexity. The palate is medium bodied with black berry fruits stting perfectly within a framework of fine grained supple tannins and juicy acidity.
Winemaker's Report
Parcels of fruit were harvested and fermented separately for 7-10 days on skins prior to being pressed to oak hogsheads for maturation. Individual parcels were then hand selected after maturation to provide the final blend.
No recommended products at the moment.
