Description
The majestic red gums that surround Bleasdale are at the core of our remarkable history.
When Frank Potts settled the land in the 1850s, he used the timber from these big, beautiful trees to build our winery. Our vineyards benefit from the rich, clay soils that also support these gums, giving generosity and longevity to our wines. The growth rings reflect the multitude of stories from past seasons and generations of family and growers alike.
Bleasdale has been growing Malbec since the late 1800’s and produced the regions first Malbec table wine in 1961.
VINEYARD
3 Estate Vineyard blocks and
2 Specialist Grower blocks
Langhorne Creek, South Australia
HARVEST DATES AND BAUMÉ
15th – 23rd March 2022
12.9 – 14.3
VARIETIES
Malbec
WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES
De-stemmed to open fermenters, approx 20% whole berry, for 1 – 2 days pre-ferment maceration. Fermentation peak at 30°C with pump overs up to 4 times daily. Drained & pressed just prior to dryness after 7 to 10 days on skins, block dependent. Finished ferment in tank, then settled for 24 hours before racking to oak for MLF.
OAK MATURATION
12 months new (10%) and seasoned French oak puncheons.
TASTING NOTE
This wine is dark purple with intense aromas of violets, blackberries, plums and clove spice. Drinking well now, but with the potential to be a long term cellaring prospect if desired. It is normal for some sediment to form. Decanting one hour before drinking is recommended.
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.5% alc/vol
Titratable acidity: 5.9g/L
pH: 3.52
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING
Lamb on the spit or beef ragout.
CELLARING POTENTIAL
Drinking well now until 2040.
ACCOLADES
Trophy for Champion Wine of Show
Trophy for Best Malbec Top Gold – Langhorne Creek Wine Show 2024
Top Gold – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2023
Silver – Royal Hobart Wine Show 2023
