Bleasdale Second Innings Malbec

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Malbec is rarely seen as a varietal wine in Australia but here at Bleasdale and in Langhorne Creek it stands on its own two feet and performs well enough to earn its stripes.

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Bleasdale’s founder Frank Potts, bequeathed the majority of his business to his sixth son, Frank Potts II. Frank Potts II played an important role in Bleasdale’s history, being responsible for building its famed red gum press. The Second Innings Malbec label depicts Frank Potts II taking part in a family game of cricket on the Bleasdale property.

Malbec is rarely seen as a varietal wine in Australia but here at Bleasdale and in Langhorne Creek it stands on its own two feet and performs well enough to earn its stripes.

VINEYARD

Estate Vineyard and Specialist Growers Langhorne Creek, South Australia

HARVEST DATES AND BAUMÉ

15th March – 31st March 2022

12.9 – 14.1

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. Finished ferment in tank, then settled for 24 hours before racking to oak and tank for MLF.

OAK MATURATION

9 months new (10%) and seasoned French oak puncheons.

TASTING NOTE

This wine shows vibrant primary fruit flavours of plums, red berries and pepper spice. A plush, juicy red with velvety smooth tannins.

WINE ANALYSIS

Alcohol: 13.5% alc/vol

Titratable acidity: 5.8g/L

pH: 3.54

SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING

Flamed grilled chicken or beef

CELLARING POTENTIAL

Drinking well now until 2032

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