The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Alex MacClelland is the winemaker.

Bethany, First Village, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2023

Medium garnet to ruby. Pulped plums, blackberry, vanilla bean paste, dried peel, liqueur cherries, stock power, toffee, mocha, violets and roast pan juices. Medium to full bodied, square shouldered and a little blocky. There’s plenty of dark plums and cherries upfront with a rustic, earthy bass note. Chary to burnt ends of roast meats with a short, uncomplicated finish of a mat of drying, meshy tannin. Takes a little while to settle into itself.

RRP: $35
Alc: 14.5%
Rating: 89/100

Wine sample courtesy of Bethany Wines