Rarely seen as a sole grape in Australia, Bleasdale has been producing a Langhorne Creek Malbec since 1961. 15% whole berries soaked for 12 days on skins and matured for 1 year in French oak (10% new). Sweeter blackberry, cola, blue florals and plum feel pinched on the reedy palate. Tannins are mild and slightly powdery to a short, hot finish. Perhaps best left a blending grape in Oz; this vintage doesn't convince of Malbec's suitability.
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