Semillon 2023 Barossa Valley Bethany Wines

Johann Gottlob Schrapel and his family arrived from Silesia on the George Washington in 1844, eight years after South Australia was initially settled.

Like many Silesian migrants, they travelled by ox cart to Bethany (Bethanien) and established the Barossa’s first settlement.

Johann planted the first vineyard in 1852 from cuttings carried from Europe & he built a wine cellar and had a good reputation as a winemaker. 

In 1981, fifth generation brothers Robert and Geoff established Bethany Wines.

They built a winery in the quarry where the early pioneers had hewn stone for their homes.

Bethany Wines continues to maintain a proud tradition of producing Barossa Valley Semillon.

The fruit is sourced from the Schrapel family vineyards along the Barossa foothills.

The vineyards are traditionally hand rod & spur pruned to 70 buds per vine to regulate and promote balanced growth.

Vines are grown in red brown earth with a limestone subsoil.

This is a  wine with a complex nose of sweet lime, apple juice, cut grass and apple custard.

Zingy lime and Granny Smith apple juice notes on the palate along with fresh cut apple skins and grass.

The zesty acidity ensures a vibrant and long finish.