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Langhorne Creek
www.bleasdale.com.au
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This is one of the most historic wineries in Australia, in 2010 celebrating 160 years of continuous winemaking by the direct descendants of the Potts founding family. Not so long prior to arrival of the 21st century, its vineyards were flooded every winter by diversion of the Bremer River, which provided moisture throughout the dry, cool growing season. In the new millennium, every drop of water was counted. Bleasdale has taken the opportunity presented by the challenges of this coming decade by removing under-performing vineyard blocks, which will better reflect the mix of its wine portfolio. Shiraz now represents 35% of plantings, cabernet 20%, malbec 15% and petit verdot 1.5%. Other reds include 1 ha of tempranillo and 1.5 of old vine grenache. Verdelho is the leader of the white brigade with 10%, plus a small amount of chardonnay also used for table wines. The net result is a rebound in vineyard plantings to 53 ha, with another 7 ha to be planted over coming years. Exports to all major markets.
Author: James Halliday
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