2023 Bleasdale Vineyards Generations Malbec

Langhorne Creek isn’t the first place people look for Malbec, but maybe it should be. Bleasdale’s been working with the variety for decades, and this release shows how well they’ve nailed it. It’s rich without going overboard, dark-fruited with a bit of spice, with just enough tannin to keep it all in check.

No fancy tricks here - just a solid, good-drinking Malbec from a winery that knows what it’s doing. Black cherry, plum, a bit of cocoa, and a savoury finish that keeps things from feeling too jammy. Mid-weight, clean, and seriously easy to like.

This isn’t a wine that needs cellaring or a big occasion. It drinks well now, especially with something grilled or slow-cooked. A no-brainer.

95 points
"The brightness and energy are captivating and engaging. Just love this style."
- Ray (Wine Pilot)

95 points
"This is just hitting its straps. Easy to get into, as it offers all the archetypal flavours and more... There’s a certain restraint and elegance to this, and that’s a word not often used for this bolshie variety, such is the Bleasdale way. This has youth on its side so it’s bright and easy. In time it will garner more complexity. Can you wait?"
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)