2023 Bleasdale Mulberry Tree Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek

If anything, this needs more time to shake off its youthful exuberance. Now, it is all vibrant and juicy fruit, from mulberries and blackberries to blackcurrants, and, yes, really enticing. Plenty of spice, snips of fresh herbs, then a nice pull of tannins and acidity across the palate. Drink 2033.

92 points (Special Value) Jane Faulkner for Halliday Wine Companion, August 2025

The nose on this wine is fragrant and generous, blackcurrant, mixed berries, dark chocolate and violets, with a palate that is smooth and persistent, finishing with a gentle herbal lift characteristic of the region.

More about this wine

Bleasdale was founded by Frank Potts in 1850 and has been in continuous production ever since, still guided by direct descendants of the founding family. The Mulberry Tree is named for the ancient tree that grows beside the vineyard on the banks of the Bremer River — a fitting symbol for a wine built around consistency, place and longevity.

Langhorne Creek suits Cabernet Sauvignon well. The region's deep alluvial soils, flood-irrigated through winter and dry through summer, combined with the moderating influence of nearby Lake Alexandrina, produce fruit of natural generosity and reliable ripeness. The Mulberry Tree is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with small contributions of Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged in oak for approachable structure and soft, smooth tannins.

One of Australia's most consistent Cabernet performers at its price point, from the 2024 Halliday Winery of the Year. Drink now with ribs or a good pizza.