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.

Trophy for Best Red Varietal of Show - National Wine Show of Australia 2024
Trophy for Best Wine of Show - Langhorne Creek Wine Show 2024
Trophy for Best Malbec of Show - Langhorne Creek Wine Show 2024

The fruit comes from three estate blocks and two specialist growers; open fermented with 20% whole berries; on skins eight to 12 days; matured for 12 months in French puncheons (10% new). Deeply coloured, the bouquet and palate hunt as one, with intense aromas of black fruits and clove spice joined by plums on the unexpectedly elegant palate. Bleasdale is the king of Malbec. Date: Sept 2023; Alcohol: 13.5%; Price: $39.00; Drink by: 2040; Rating: 96 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion