Description
Bleasdale continues to showcase the ability of Langhorne Creek to produce quality individualistic wines. Shiraz and Grenache were originally grown in Langhorne Creek for fortified winemaking but are proving to be excellent for table wine. Nurtured from small parcels into a vibrant, delicious drink.
VINEYARD
Estate Vineyard and Specialist Growers Langhorne Creek, South Australia
HARVEST DATES AND BAUMÉ
8th March – 19th March 2022
12.4 – 14.4
VARIETIES
Shiraz (67%), Grenache (26%) and Mourvèdre (7%)
WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES
Shiraz and Grenache de-stemmed together to open fermenters for a short pre-ferment maceration. Gentle pump overs initially, increasing to 4 times daily with ferment peak at 30ºC. Drained & pressed after 12-14 days, settled for 24 hours before racking to tank and oak for maturation. Further blending with select parcels before bottling.
OAK MATURATION
6 months in aged French oak puncheons and stainless steel to retain freshness
TASTING NOTE
A medium weight red wine with lifted blueberry fruit and cherry cola notes, wild thyme, star anise, savoury and earthy characters. Depth and personality from the Shiraz with notes of rain on hot gravel, clove and citrus. Lifted fruit flavour with a fine chalky finish. Perfect when watching a summer thunderstorm. Vegan friendly.
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.5% alc/vol
Titratable acidity: 6.1g/L
pH: 3.46
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING
Best served approximately 15 – 16ºC. Flame grilled eggplant with tomatoes or chicken skewers.
CELLARING POTENTIAL
Drinking well now until 2028
ACCOLADES
Gold – Perth Royal Wine Awards 2023
Silver – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2023
Silver – Royal Queensland
Wine Awards 2023
• 95 Points James Halliday
Wine Companion 2024 Edition
