Greetings from Cobalt Grille,

This month with airline ticket prices so high the good folks at Cobalt Grille have decided to bring a little of Australia to you!!!!
So, buckle up, sit back and relax while we escort you through the great terrain of
The Bleasdale Winery, Langhorne Creek, Australia

Bleasdale’s vineyards were founded in 1850 by Frank Potts, making Bleasdale one of Australia's oldest family-owned wineries. Having just celebrated its 150th anniversary, it is the second oldest continuously operated family-owned winery besides Yalumba, located in the Barossa Valley.
Steeped in tradition and history, Bleasdale was established in 1850 by Frank Potts. Potts was one of South Australia's original settlers having landed in Adelaide on the HMS Buffalo in 1836. While passing through the district on his way to be ferry master, Frank Potts saw the potential of the natural flooded areas on either side of the River Bremer. On the 4th April, 1850, Mr. Potts acquired 120 acres of land at Langhorne Creek for which he paid $1 per acre. He set about planting crops and, in the early 1860’s, the vineyards. The first vines, 30 acres in all, consisted principally of Shiraz and Verdelho.
In building the winery, Frank Potts utilized the local redgum timber in vats, buildings, tools and the famous redgum lever press.
Potts was a man of extraordinary natural talents - he worked well with his hands as well as his brain. His abilities and accomplishments are part of the legends of South Australian folklore, representing the courage and resourcefulness of all the stalwarts of South Australian colonization.
Bleasdale today is owned and operated by fourth and fifth generation members of the family. Bleasdale's winemakers are Michaels Potts and Renae Hirsch.
Arden Allen, Cobalt Grille’s Wine Steward has selected the wines and Chef Alvin will be whipping up dinner, hopefully there won't be any Kangaroo hopping incidents!!!! So please join us at our “Australian Wine Dinner” on Thursday July 31st.
Alex Carr from The Robins Cellars Distributors will educate and guide us through this six course food and wine pairing.
We look forward to seeing you soon.

Menu:

FIRST COURSE
Shrimp & Scallops in creamed leeks & apple wood smoked bacon sauce

Water Wheel Memsie White ’06 Sauv Blanc, Semillon, Roussanne, Chardonnay

SECOND COURSE
Fresh greens salad with Kangaroo Loin and cranberry vinaigrette
Langhorne Crossing Red ’05, 37% Cabernet, 48%Shiraz, 15%Petit Verdot

THIRD COURSE
Atlantic salmon with Lemon, caper & Pistachio sauce
Bremerview Shiraz ‘04

INTERMEZZO
Sorbet

MAIN COURSE
Meat Pie with Blueberry demi-glaze
Mulberry Tree Cabernet Sauvignon ‘04

DESSERT
Chocolate………. by public demand!!
The Red Brute Sparkling Shiraz nv

WHEN- Thursday July 31st 2007 6.45 reception 7.00 Dinner
WHERE- Cobalt Grille of course….. home of the Koala and validated parking!!!!
WHY- So we can all Didgeridoo………..or Didgeridon’t

Cost $65 per person, tax & gratuity not included.
Limited Seating. Please call 757-333-3334 for reservations.