2023 Bleasdale Vineyards Generations Malbec
2023 Bleasdale Vineyards Generations Malbec

2023 Bleasdale Vineyards Generations Malbec

95 pts
Bleasdale |Langhorne Creek |Malbec
A straight-up delicious, no-fuss Malbec from arguably Australia's greatest producer of the variety.
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Description

Langhorne Creek isn’t the first place people look for Malbec, but maybe it should be. Bleasdale’s been working with the variety for decades, and this release shows how well they’ve nailed it. It’s rich without going overboard, dark-fruited with a bit of spice, with just enough tannin to keep it all in check.

No fancy tricks here - just a solid, good-drinking Malbec from a winery that knows what it’s doing. Black cherry, plum, a bit of cocoa, and a savoury finish that keeps things from feeling too jammy. Mid-weight, clean, and seriously easy to like.

This isn’t a wine that needs cellaring or a big occasion. It drinks well now, especially with something grilled or slow-cooked. A no-brainer.

95 points
"The brightness and energy are captivating and engaging. Just love this style."
- Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)

Jane Faulkner

Jane Faulkner

Halliday Wine Companion 95 Points

This is just hitting its straps. Easy to get into, as it offers all the archetypal flavours and more. Appealing fresh tobacco and warm bitumen aromas come through, while flavours of dark plums and black cherries are doused in licorice, woodsy spices and choc-mint. It’s a fuller-bodied but not big wine. There’s a certain restraint and elegance to this, and that’s a word not often used for this bolshie variety, such is the Bleasdale way. This has youth on its side so it’s bright and easy. In time it will garner more complexity. Can you wait?

Ray Jordan

Ray Jordan

Wine Pilot 95 Points

For many years now, this has been one of my favourite Malbecs. It comes from several estate vineyards and other growers, which are picked and crushed separately before maturation and blending. The bright red colour has hints of purple and crimson. Aromas of violet and blackberry with a muted background of plum and spice. The tannins are important here in that they are firmish but perfectly weighted to support. The brightness and energy are captivating and engaging. Just love this style.

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    Nicholas B.
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    2022 Bleasdale Vineyards Generations Malbec
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    Marvellous

    If you’re unfamiliar with the Malbec grape this is the perfect place to start, Bleasdale produce Australia’s best Malbecs and this example is no exception. The perfect companion for those colder weeknights and you can’t go past pairing this with any steak night!

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BACKGROUND
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.

TASTING NOTES
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.
Decanting one hour before drinking is recommended.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Malbec
Country Australia
Region Langhorne Creek
Australian State SA
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Wine Pilot
Critic Score 95
Alcohol 13.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
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Bleasdale

Historic South Australian wine producer, Bleasdale, was established in 1850 by English migrant Frank Potts who arrived on the HMS Buffalo in 1836. For four generations, the Potts family have farmed their portion of Langhorne Creek, and are baked into the lore of South Australia's rich and multifaceted agricultural/viticultural history.

Their current-day winemaker, Paul Hotker, has had an incredible run of late. In 2017 he was named the 2018 Halliday Wine Companion Winemaker of the Year, in 2019 he took out Australia's most coveted Wine Show accolade, the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy.

In 2023 they were awarded the highly coveted Halliday Winery of the Year. Regardless of your preferred wine style, there is something of exceptional value on offer from Bleasdale here for you.

Bleasdale winemaker, Paul Hotker. Discover Bleasdale

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