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. Lightly fined and racked before bottling without filtration, it is normal for some sediment to form. Decanting one hour before drinking is recommended. Bleasdale is not only one of the oldest wineries in the Langhorne Creek region, but one of the oldest in Australia. Frank Potts, who founded Bleasdale in 1850, has a fascinating history. Born with sea legs, he joined the British Royal Navy at 9 years old and served on Lord Nelsons famous ship HMS Victory. He sailed around the world before landing in South Australia in 1836. He planted the first vines in 1858 and sold fruit to Thomas Hardy. He then expanded the vineyards in the 1860s. He was an innovator and a pioneer who played his role in establishing Australias wine industry. The Potts family still own Bleasdale and descendants Michael and Ben Potts handle the winemaking duties, along with Paul Hotker. They make wines from fruit grown on their 61 hectares of vineyards from varietals like Verdelho, Shiraz and Malbec in sparkling, table and fortified styles. Each parcel of fruit is carefully selected to produce a range of wines that can be enjoyed immediately, or cellared for that special occasion.

Appearance: The Langhorne Creek Malbec showcases a deep and intense purplish-red color, indicating its concentration and depth. Aroma: The nose is greeted with an enticing array of aromas. Ripe dark berries take center stage, with blackberries and plums dominating the bouquet. There are hints of blueberries and dark cherries, adding complexity and layers of fruitiness. Subtle notes of violets and a touch of spice emerge, contributing to the wine's alluring and aromatic profile. Palate: On the palate, this Malbec reveals its full-bodied and expressive character. The ripe dark fruit flavors from the nose burst onto the palate, offering a delightful mix of blackberries, plums, and juicy dark cherries. The wine's velvety texture adds a sense of luxury and richness to each sip.Finish: The Malbec leaves a satisfying and lasting finish, with the dark fruit flavors lingering on the palate, along with a touch of spice and subtle oak influence.

What happens when you combine notes of spice, black pepper and mocha? These are the aromas of Taylors Made Malbec. This red varietal has a well rounded body and deep flavours of black cherry, plum and raspberry.