There's a great documentary series on "The Australian Wine Trail" on
the High-Def channel (INHD). Last night they were focussed on McLaren
Vale (I learned that we call it "vail" and they call it "val").

A prominent mention across a range of vineyards was a blend they've
developed called "Cadenzia"--it's based on Grenache and then can use
whatever other varietals the vintner wants--most use some Cab Sauv and
a bit of Mouvedre, but several mentioned Petit Verdot and one
indicated an exclusivity with their use of Zinfandel.

Among the wineries featured we Dog Ridge, Chalk Hill, Kangarilla
Rd, Shingleback and Yangarra.

The wines looked incredible (the result of a high definition close up)
with deep chocolatey colors and long viscous legs that virtually
covered the Riedel Vinum Cab glasses they were displayed in.

My question is, does anyone have an experience with Cadenzia? Any
recommendations among Oz producers?


Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
www.thunderchief.org
www.thundertales.blogspot.com

On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 08:58:37 -0700, Ed Rasimus
wrote:

A prominent mention across a range of vineyards was a blend they've
developed called "Cadenzia"--it's based on Grenache and then can use
whatever other varietals the vintner wants--most use some Cab Sauv and
a bit of Mouvedre, but several mentioned Petit Verdot and one
indicated an exclusivity with their use of Zinfandel.

Among the wineries featured we Dog Ridge, Chalk Hill, Kangarilla
Rd, Shingleback and Yangarra.

In seeking answers to my own question, I found this excellent summary
of the Cadenzia Project:
http://www.adelaidereview.com.au/arc..._region1.shtml

Looks like so far it is small release and the first commercially
available production will debut this year. Seems one to watch for.


Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
www.thunderchief.org
www.thundertales.blogspot.com

"Ed Rasimus" wrote in message
...

Among the wineries featured we Dog Ridge, Chalk Hill, Kangarilla
Rd, Shingleback and Yangarra.

I've had Shingleback, both their regular Shiraz and their D Block Reserve.
The latter runs about $40/bottle but is rich, deeply concentrated (hint of
smokiness) and delicious!


dcr

"Ed Rasimus" wrote in message
...
There's a great documentary series on "The Australian Wine
Trail" on
the High-Def channel (INHD). Last night they were focussed
on McLaren
Vale (I learned that we call it "vail" and they call it
"val").

Hi Ed - Everyone I know up here in Ozland calls it vail - as
in the bride wore a veil.
Cheers!
Martin

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Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
www.thunderchief.org
www.thundertales.blogspot.com

Martin Field wrote:

There's a great documentary series on "The Australian Wine
Trail" on
the High-Def channel (INHD). Last night they were focussed
on McLaren
Vale (I learned that we call it "vail" and they call it
"val").
Hi Ed - Everyone I know up here in Ozland calls it vail - as
in the bride wore a veil.
Cheers!
Martin

I used to work in Adelaide in the 80s and it was certainly the vail
back then. Mount Baker Road was one of the great pleasures of driving
in South Australia back then.

In ,
Martin Field typed:

"Ed Rasimus" wrote in message
...
There's a great documentary series on "The Australian Wine
Trail" on
the High-Def channel (INHD). Last night they were focussed
on McLaren
Vale (I learned that we call it "vail" and they call it
"val").

Hi Ed - Everyone I know up here in Ozland calls it vail - as
in the bride wore a veil.


Yes, but you may not pronounce "veil" the same way most Americans
do either. Every time I've heard someone from Australia pronounce
"vale" it sounded like the way I'd pronounce "vile."

--
Ken Blake
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On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 08:58:37 -0700, Ed Rasimus wrote:

There's a great documentary series on "The Australian Wine Trail" on
the High-Def channel (INHD). Last night they were focussed on McLaren
Vale (I learned that we call it "vail" and they call it "val").

News to me; everyone I know here in Melbourne pronounces it "vail" as well.