It takes time to know a vineyard.

At Bethany, some of our vines have been in the ground for generations. Johann Gottlob Schrapel planted Shiraz here in 1852, beginning a long connection between these vineyards and the wines we make today.

Old vines don’t just have history. They have character.

Our vineyards sit on the eastern slopes of the Barossa Ranges, where elevation, clay soils, rainfall and cooling breezes create a distinctive growing environment. The slower ripening helps build wines with depth, flavour and balance.

Old vines. Great sites. Good grapes.

Our vineyards include the Bethanien, Manse, Homestead and Quarry sites, each with its own character.

We hand-prune and hand-pick our fruit, combining traditional vineyard practices with modern winemaking knowledge. It’s a simple approach: look after the vines, respect the site and let the fruit do the talking.

We also work with trusted growers in the cooler Eden Valley, sourcing varieties including Chardonnay, Riesling and Shiraz. These cooler-climate grapes bring fragrance, freshness and elegance to our wines.

Looking after the land

Good wine starts with healthy soil.

We use cover crops between the vine rows to build organic matter, support soil health and help the vineyards retain moisture. Careful pruning keeps the vine canopy open, encouraging airflow and reducing disease pressure.

At the winery, gravity-fed fruit movement helps reduce energy use while gentle handling allows us to preserve the natural character of the grapes.

It’s all part of looking after the vineyards today — and making sure they’re still producing great fruit for years to come.