Bethany GR Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017
- 95
- $125
- Drink by: 2023 - 2035
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Sourced from a small vineyard of less than 5 acres in the foothills of the Barossa Ranges, this rich, intense wine instantly speaks of its Barossan roots. The aromastic intensity immediately impresses with opulent black plum, blackberry and macerated cherry fruits jumping from the glass. The ripe, lush fruit is underscored by a layer of deep, resonant spice along with hints of blueberry danish, turned earth, licorice, dark chocolate, clove and spicy oak nuance. Oak certainly plays a role in this wine (70% new French and American oak) but the gorgeous fruit sucks it up beautifully. It’s full-bodied with a curtain of super-ripe grainy tannin providing ample support and there is a lovely cadence and flow across the palate thanks to the impressive fruit weight and the seam of bright acidity. It is generous, plush and just lovely to drink now but its structure bodes very well for an extended life in the cellar. A very impressive, classically structured Barossan beauty. Purchase the wine here.
Dave Brookes is a freelance wine journalist contributing to Australian Gourmet Traveller WINE, Wine Companion and Selector magazines. His work has appeared in The Adelaide Review, Wine Enthusiast, Wine & Spirits and Cuisine magazines and Dave has also worked with Fairfax media, Emirates and Qantas. Originally from North Canterbury, New Zealand, Dave lived in the Barossa for many years before relocating to the north coast of NSW. With 26 years in the wine industry his experience spans retail, wholesale, winery, secondary market and brand management. David was awarded Dux of the prestigious Len Evans Tutorial in 2011 and is a sought-after judge on the Australian and international wine show circuit judging at around 10 major and regional wine shows a year. He is currently panel chair at several influential capital city wine shows in Australia, chairman of the NSW Wine Awards and Margaret River Wine show and Chief Editor of the Wine 100 Challenge in Shanghai and Beijing Fanshang Wine & Food Competition.
