TASTING NOTES FOR Bleasdale Vineyards Frank Potts Cabernet Blend Langhorne Creek South Australia 2022
🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson red with rich ruby and purple hues, displaying excellent colour concentration and brilliant clarity. A beautifully vibrant appearance reflecting the wine’s depth, structure and impressive fruit intensity.
👃 Aromas
An exceptionally complex and expressive bouquet of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, dark plum and mulberry, complemented by fragrant violets, cedarwood, tobacco leaf and subtle dark chocolate. Delicate notes of dried herbs, bay leaf, graphite and fine oak spice contribute additional sophistication and aromatic depth.
👅 Palate
Rich, concentrated and beautifully balanced, delivering generous layers of cassis, blackberry, dark cherry and ripe plum. Fine-grained tannins provide excellent structure, while fresh natural acidity maintains elegance and precision. Subtle influences of cedar, dark chocolate, tobacco and carefully integrated oak complement the concentrated fruit, creating a harmonious and sophisticated palate with impressive depth and complexity.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth, velvety and beautifully structured, with polished tannins providing firmness and elegance without overwhelming the fruit. The palate displays excellent concentration and persistence, leading to a long and satisfying finish with lingering blackcurrant, dark plum, cedar and delicate savoury spice.
🍇 Overall Style
An outstanding example of premium Langhorne Creek Cabernet-based blending, combining generous fruit concentration, elegance and excellent balance. The 2022 vintage reflects Bleasdale’s long-established winemaking heritage, delivering beautifully defined dark fruit flavours, refined tannins and sophisticated oak integration. A complex and beautifully structured red wine offering immediate enjoyment with decanting, while possessing excellent potential for further development through careful cellaring.
🍽️ Food Pairing
An exceptional accompaniment to premium grilled rib-eye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, herb-crusted rack of lamb, beef Wellington and venison. Equally impressive with braised beef cheeks, rich mushroom dishes, aged cheddar, Comté and other mature hard cheeses.
🥂 BBD Verdict
Bleasdale Vineyards Frank Potts Cabernet Blend 2022 is an outstanding addition to Better Buy The Dozen’s premium Australian red wine selection. Rich, elegant and beautifully balanced, it showcases the exceptional quality and character for which Langhorne Creek Cabernet blends are highly regarded. An excellent choice for Cabernet enthusiasts, special occasions, entertaining or inclusion in a personally selected premium mixed dozen. A distinguished wine delivering impressive depth, complexity and excellent value for those seeking a sophisticated Australian red.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
