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 Blend - Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2024
Top Gold Medal & 96 Points - Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2024
Gold Medal & 95 Points - National Wine Show of Australia 2025
Gold Medal & 95 Points - Langhorne Creek Wine Show 2025
Gold Medal & 95 Points - Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2024

Coming in at 65/20/6/6/3% cabernet sauvignon/malbec/merlot/petit verdot/cabernet franc; 12 months in French oak puncheons and hogsheads, 20% new. Well, all those numbers add up to a stunning, vibrant red, from the deep garnet hue to the heady aromas and flavours. It showcases complexity and detail yet a vibrancy and lightness, an excellent combo of fruit, spice, savouriness and an ethereal palate. Superfine tannins and acidity lead this to a long finish. Superb drinking here folks and will last some distance. Win, win. Date: Jan 2025; Alcohol: 13.5%; Price: $39.00; Drink by: 2040; Rating: 96 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion