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| The Great Wine Voyage | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Radhika Puar and Rajiv Singhal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adelaide, South Australia, was invited to become a Great Wine Capital of the world and in April 2016 it entered an exclusive network of 9 cities – San Francisco/ Napa Valley (U.S.), Bordeaux (France), Bilbao/ Rioja (Spain), Cape Town (South Africa), Mainz/ Rheinhessen (Germany), Mendoza (Argentina), Porto (Portugal) and Valparaiso/ Casablanca Valley (Chile). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Great Wine Voyage at the Annual Tasting Australia festival |
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| The Great Wine Voyage was organised at the Annual Tasting Australia festival in downtown Adelaide, so that vinos could taste "blind" South Australia's characteristic expressions against its acclaimed global counterparts and appreciate why Adelaide ranked alongside the world's best wine regions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| After a brief introduction, "voyagers" were equipped with a personalized glass and could choose their own adventure as they completed the course of 9 bars (mostly along Rundell Street) where two wines were poured, one South Australian and the other from the designated wine capital. The "destination" was to identify which is the South Australian out of the two. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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"Voyagers" were equipped with a personalized glass |
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| 1. Alfred’s Bar A quaint little bar known for innovative cocktails and extensive wine list. The introductions and briefing were made here. 2015 Matthiasson Linda Vista Chardonnay, Napa Valley / USA vs 2015 BK Swaby Chardonnay. A chardonnay from the classic West Oak Knoll Area in Napa Valley and the other from the Piccadilly Valley in Adelaide Hills. |
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| 2. Apothecary 1878
A classic and charming European wine bar in a heritage building with old pharmacist cabinets, marble floors, Thonet chairs, brass tables and massive wine cabinets. 2014 Peybonnehomme Les Tours Le Blanc Bonhomme, Bordeaux / France vs 2016 Charlotte Dalton Aerchangel Semillon. White Bordeaux (blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc) from Cotes de Blaye and the other an Adelaide Hills Semillon. |
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| 3. East End Cellars Fine wine merchants since 1997. A wide selection of wines from around the world can be bought at the shop or enjoyed at the “Tasting Room” with cured meats and cheese. 2014 Pra Monte Grande Soave Classico, Verona / Italy vs 2015 Giovanni Armani Giorgio Bianco Superiore (GAG White). The Italian was a blend of Garganega and Trebbiano from the Soave region and the other a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Garganega, Roussannon, and Belladonna from Barossa Valley. |
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| 4. Hains & Co. A nautical experience at a bar well known for its gin and rum drinks. 2014 Refugio Pinot Noir, Valparaiso / Chile vs 2015 CRFT Chapel Valley Pinot Noir. Both Pinot Noirs, from the Casablanca Valley in Chile and the Piccadilly Valley in Adelaide Hills. |
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| 5. Iberia
A cozy Spanish tapas bar that draws with well-executed flavor-packed finger food. 2011 Quinta Do Alaíde, Porto / Portugal vs 2012 Coates Touriga Nacional. Classic Port and Port blend varietals from Langhorne Creek. |
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| 6. Lindes Lane
A chic bar behind a secret door in the basement of Rundell. 2014 La Posta Paulucci Malbec, Mendoza / Argentina vs 2015 Karatta 12 mile vineyard, Malbec. Both Malbecs, from Mendoza and from Robe on the Limestone Coast. |
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| 7. Mother Vine
A bar known for its small plates and platter dishes, which were generously shared with the voyagers. 2015 Juwel Trocken Riesling, Mainz, Rheinhessen / Germany vs 2016 Artis Riesling. Both Rieslings – a dry German and the other from the Clare Valley. |
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| 8. Mr Goodbar
Impressive architecture in a heritage building created a grand ambience. A very engaging sommelier. 2015 Natte Valleij Cinsault, Cape Town / South Africa vs 2015 Vanguardist MVG. Cinsault from South Africa and Grenache from McLaren Vale. |
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Mr Goodbar |
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| 9. Udaberri
A relaxed and a casual setting serves tapas style fare. 2011 Laderas de Cabama, Bilbao / Rioja / Spain vs 2015 SC Pannell Tempranillo. Both Tempranillos, one from Rioja and the other from McLaren Vale. |
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| Tricky, especially on the first day of the week-long show. The vino india team got a little more than half right – blame it on jetlag! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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