A medium to full bodied wine showing intense ripe dark berry fruit aromas, with a touch of fruitcake and some cinnamon spice. The palate is dense with blackberry preserve and smoky oak flavours and a lovely lingering fruit sweetness.
Bleasdale Vineyards is Langhorne Creek's founding winery and Australia's second oldest family-owned and operated winery, established in 1850 by English migrant Frank Potts, who arrived in South Australia on the Buffalo in 1836. The vineyards are situated on the flood plains of the Bremer river. Frank Potts left behind him a wonderful legacy that continues today. His sons and grandsons have operated and built up the winery, and Bleasdale is solely owned and operated by fourth- and fifth-generation members of the Potts family.
Awards and Accolades
2012 Vintage
92 Points - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion "Good crimson-purple; the string of silver medals for this wine have been entirely merited; the dark berry fruits of the very expressive bouquet are joined by spice, licorice and a hint of black chocolate on the medium-bodied, well balanced palate. Top value."
2010 Vintage
91 Points - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion "Medium purple-red; a medium-bodied wine with plenty of activity on both the bouquet and palate; blackberry, plum, spice and fruitcake are augmented by a touch of smoky oak and attractive, savoury tannins."
Don't Pay: $22.00
WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Langhorne Creek, SA
Winemaker: Paul Hotker
Drink now until: 2019
Alc/Vol: 14 %
