2020 Bleasdale Generations Shiraz, Langhorne Creek

Opens with a bright crimson-red hue; open fermented with 15% whole berries, 7-10 days on skins. It has the inherent pliable mouthfeel of Langhorne Creek that offers the widest window of opportunity to drink half and cellar half. It has varietal plum, blackberry, licorice and spice flavours held within a silken web of fine tannins. Drink any place at any time.

95 points Special Value James Halliday wonecompanion.com.au

Shiraz was the first red grape variety planted in Langhorne Creek at Bleasdale in 1858 and continues to thrive today. Individual vineyard blocks are picked and crushed separately before maturation and blending.Matured 12 months in new (22%) and seasoned French oak puncheons.

This wine shows flavours of ripe plums and other dark berries, layered with licorice, pepper and fresh spices. 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.