Bleeding Heart Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 McLaren Vale - 12 Bottles

Product Description

Winery Background
Bleeding Heart is known for producing approachable, vibrant wines that express the richness of South Australia’s top regions. With a focus on varietal purity and bold, generous flavour, Bleeding Heart has become a go-to label for excellent value wines that over-deliver on quality.

Region & Vintage
McLaren Vale is one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions, particularly renowned for its structured yet plush reds. The 2021 vintage was outstanding, marked by a long growing season, mild ripening conditions, and balanced yields. These conditions allowed Cabernet Sauvignon to fully ripen with depth of flavour, fine tannin structure, and bright natural acidity.

Winemaking
Hand-selected fruit was crushed and fermented on skins for extended maceration to extract colour, tannins, and flavour. Maturation took place in a mix of French and American oak for 12 months, adding complexity, spice, and structure to the generous fruit profile.

Tasting Notes
Deep crimson red in the glass. Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, and dark plum leap out, supported by cedar, tobacco, and mocha from oak maturation. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with ripe blackberry and black cherry flavours, balanced by fine-grained tannins and hints of spice and chocolate. The finish is long, elegant, and savoury.

Food Pairing
Perfect with slow-cooked lamb shanks, beef short ribs, or a rich mushroom and thyme ragu.

Cellaring Potential
Drinking beautifully now but will reward careful cellaring for 8–10 years.

Why It Stands Out
This McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon embodies the bold character of the region while retaining a refined, elegant structure — a wine that over-delivers in both flavour and value.

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