Winemaking is a way of life for the fifth generation Barossans, Geoff and Robert Schrapel who bring to their craft years of experience as well as a 150 year family tradition of premium grape growing.
The Schrapel family’s historic vineyards are key to the production of their quality wines. The family currently own 30ha of vineyard in Bethany, comprising the Bethanien Block, the Old Manse block and the Homestead Block.
Bethany ’s location at the foot of the Barossa Ranges means that it is fanned during summer evenings with cooling breezes. This creates a special microclimate which allows the grapes to achieve food sugar and acid levels without becoming over-ripe. This gradual ripening creates well balanced wines with flavour and structure.
During the last decade Bethany has won acclaim at Australian wine shows and consumer tastings for its hand made, fruit driven wines, recently winning two major award in 2004, the Visy Board Great Australian Shiraz Challenge, and in London, at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, the Frescobaldi trophy for the Best Vintage Red Wine – five years and older.
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