When I first tried this shiraz, it was like love at first sight (or, sip). Juicy and fragrant, but powerfully integrated with a spicy, smoky oak profile. The 'JGS', named after Johann Gottlob Schrapel who arrived to the Barossa in 1844 by Ox cart and established Barossa's first settlement in Bethany. This wine is an ode to that history, and the first vineyards Johann planted in 1852. Today, the Schrapel family continue to own and operate Bethany Wines, with an impeccable eye for quality and storytelling. This shiraz outperforms most by a mile- a testament to the history of this family and their understanding of true Barossa character.