Bethany Wines of Barossa
First Village Shiraz 2023
First Village Shiraz 2023
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Complex and layered palate of dark cherry stones, satsuma plum and violets. There is a structure that is driven by dark chocolate tannins, stony minerality and plush dark fruits. Silky and with a long line of fine grained tannins providing freshness and excellent length, this is a wine of power, complexity and intensity.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Dark black/purple shot through with purple crimson.
Aroma
Lifted nose of black cherry pie, fresh dark berry fruits, clean pencils and graphite.
Palate
Sourced from a selection of Bethany's premium Shiraz vineyards, this wine reflects the balance and elegance of the very fine 2023 vintage. Dark berries, spice and floral aromatics show on the nose and palate and are complemented by a structure of long, silky tannins, giving freshness and great length to this wine.
Notes
Viticulture
A decently wet 2022 ensured a later start to the growing season than average for vintage 2023 with minimal soil moisture pressure. Rainfall during the harvest period presented some challenges in the vineyard but the sloping windy nature of the majority of the Bethany sites ensured that with care and attention and significant disease events were avoided. Yields were average to above average and the balance and quality arising from such a balanced and extended growing period is exceptional. Whites retained lovely natural acid and exciting levels of aromatic intensity and concentration. The reds show exceptional colour, pristine bright fruit and lovely balanced acid and tannin structures.
Technical
Oak
10% new French oak with the balance in seasoned French and American oak
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.52
TA: 6.2g/L
Gluten Free, Suitable for vegan and vegetarian
Reviews & Awards
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Oct, 2025
Wine Orbit
Sam Kim
Sweetly ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows dark plum, raspberry, clove, and toasted almond characters, leading to a silky-smooth palate that's succulent and supple. It's beautifully balanced by silky tannins, making for a delightful drinking experience. At its best: now to 2031.
92 pts
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March, 2026
The Real Review
Melissa Moore
Ruby in glass, pale rim. Savoury spice and cedar with vanilla and cocoa over concentrated plum and black cherry fruit aromas. Medium- bodied and savoury on the palate, a little sanguine even, with bright acidity and graphite tannins leading to an amaro finish.
92 pts