Description
Johann Gottlob Schrapel and his family arrived from Silesia on the George Washington in 1844. This was just eight years after South Australia was 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 reputation as a winemaker. Despite this our family were grape growers for the next four generations.
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. They crushed 2 tonnes of Shiraz and Riesling, launching the next chapter of the Schrapel wine story.
Tasting Note
Picked from a single vineyard in Eden Valley, the pure fragrant nose of white peach, grapefruit and orange blossom is a celebration of Riesling. The palate is defined by flavours of green apple, chalky acidity and bright crisp natural acid.
Goes well with
Try it with oysters natural or grilled white fish.
Cellaring
Will continue to improve with careful cellaring for up to 5 years.
