BETHANY WINES
BAROSSA VALLEY, SA
WINEMAKERS: GEOFF & ROBERT SCHRAPEL
www.bethany.com.au
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 the key to production of their quality wines. The family currently owns 30ha of vineyard in Bethany (the oldest settled region of the Barossa Valley) comprising the Bethanien Block, the Old Manse block and the Homestead Block. Bethany has won acclaim at Australian wine shows and consumer tastings for its hand made, fruit driven wines. Winning two major awards in 2004, the Visy Board Great Australian Shiraz Challenge, and in London, at the International Wine and Spirits Competition and the Frescobaldi trophy for the Best Vintage Red Wine – five years and older. Bethany’s latest releases are also collecting prestigious accolades.
