Langhorne Creek, Australia
Bleasdale Vineyards is Australia's second oldest family owned winery. Established in 1850 by English migrant Frank Potts, Bleasdale is owned and operated by fifth generation members of the Potts family, and is located in the picturesque Langhorne Creek Region of South Australia. The vineyards are situated on the fertile flood-plains of the Bremer River which runs parallel to Langhorne Creek.
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Bremerview Shiraz
| SKU | 885053 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Langhorne Creek |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Shiraz |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | BC AB SK MB |
Colour
Deep ruby colour.
Aroma
Ripe berry fruit aromas, with a touch of fruitcake and some cinnamon spice.
Flavour
The palate is dense with blackberry preserve and smoky oak flavours and lovely lingering fruit sweetness.
Food Pairing
Great with roast game, or comfort food like casserole or a homemade steak.
More Info
Bleasdale Vineyards is Langhorne Creek's founding winery and Australia's second oldest family owned and operated winery. It was 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, which runs parallel to Langhorne Creek. Frank Potts sons and grandsons have operated the winery since, while building on his legacy. Bleasdale is solely owned and operated by fourth and fifth generation members of the Potts family.
James Halliday's AWC 2024
2021 -
"Frank Potts created a system of locks and weirs to provide flood irrigation from inception in 1850, and Bleasdale's Bremerview vineyard still uses that system. Destemmed, open fermented, matured for 12 months in French puncheons (10% new). The wine is ridiculously good value at this price, with the warming gentle palate of Langhorne Creek: plum, dark berry fruit and just enough soft tannin."
James Halliday's AWC, Aug/2022
2020 -
"Open fermented with 15% whole berries, left 9–12 days on skins and matured for 12 months in French puncheons and hogsheads (10% new). A pleasant medium-bodied shiraz that is bright and fresh, with savoury black fruits and balanced tannins. Attractive price!"
James Halliday's AWC, Aug/2021
2019 -
"Big-value shiraz here – dark fruits and an Asian spice cabinet thrown in, with pepper as well. Plenty of well-toned muscle on the mid palate."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Sep/2022
2019 -
"The 2019 Bremerview Shiraz is a stalky, spicy, exotic example of Shiraz that presents star anise, licorice, aniseed and purple berries in profusion. Spice to the max. It's a little frisky in the acid department currently, but not without charm and life."
James Halliday’s AWC, Aug/2020
2018 -
"Bremerview is ever-reliable as it promises great value and good flavours, and delivers on both. Expect succulent dark fruit, a dash of soy sauce and five spice, with supple tannins and a freshness throughout."
James Suckling, Oct/2021
2018 -
"A bright and upbeat nose with red-plum, raspberry and redcurrant aromas – very fruit-focused style here. The palate has a smoothly honed central core of sweet ripe red berries. Easygoing. Drink now. Screw cap."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Aug/2021
2018 -
"Marked by scents of ripe mulberries, the 2018 Bremerview Shiraz is a supple, medium-bodied effort. Hints of mint and dark chocolate make brief appearances, but this is a generous, fruit-driven wine, framed by supple tannins and a sense of freshness. It should drink well for a few years."
James Suckling, Jun/2019
2017 -
"A wine that trades effectively on the hearty, fleshy fruit-driven appeal of the region. Blackberries abound, together with really approachable and smoothly finished tannins. Drink now. Screw cap."
James Halliday's AWC, Aug/2018
2016 -
"Bleasdale over-delivers handsomely with this medium to full-bodied wine, investing it with the depth and complexity to justify cellaring. Brooding blackberry, licorice and plum flavours rest on a bed of savoury tannins that increase the mouthfeel and length"
James Halliday’s AWC, Aug/2017
2015 -
"Destemmed, 15% whole berry, open-fermented, 12 days on skins, matured in French oak (15% new) for 12 months. Gold medals Melbourne and National Wine Shows ‘16. Bright crimson-purple; a masterful play between luscious Langhorne Creek fruit and a spicy, savoury finish. The result is a medium-bodied shiraz that holds interest from the first sip to the finish and aftertaste of the last sip. It’s a needle stuck in the groove to comment on the dizzying value for money."
The National Wine Show of Australia 2015
2014 -
Gold Medal
James Halliday’s AWC, Aug/2016
2014 -
"Destemmed to open fermenters, 15% whole berries, short cold soak, 9-12 days on skins, pressed to new (15%) and used French oak. Top gold National Wine Show ?15, gold Adelaide Wine Show and Melbourne Wine Awards. This is right in the heart of medium-bodied shiraz, black cherry, plum and blackberry fruits encased in a silken web of tannins, and a fleeting glimpse of French oak. Yes, it's $20."
Antonio Galloni’s Vinous, Oct/2017
2014 -
"Opaque ruby. Lively, spice-accented aromas of fresh blueberry, violet and black pepper, along with a touch of succulent herbs in the background. Juicy and light on its feet, offering appealingly sweet blue fruit and floral pastille flavors that open up slowly with air. In a graceful, old-school style, finishing with very good clarity and length and a faint hint of supple tannins."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Mar/2016
2013 -
"Bright purple. Vibrant, highly perfumed black and blue fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of Indian spices and potpourri. Sweet, seamless and concentrated but light on its feet, offering sappy blueberry and cassis flavors and a suggestion of allspice. The very long, energetic, floral finish is framed by supple, harmonious tannins. This suave wine delivers remarkable value, showing the power and finesse of plenty of Shiraz bottlings that sell for two or three times the price."