RKS 2024 Wine: A Rich South African Blend?

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Le Riche Richesse from Stellenbosch uses the term “richesse” to denote the wealth of winemaking traditions in Stellenbosch. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (57%), Cinsault (13%), Cabernet Franc (13%), Petit Verdot and Merlot.

Aroma: Blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, red licorice and milk chocolate.

Palate: Fair to say this presents a rich palate. Very solid wine. Blueberry and cherry pie. A tad juicy on the long fade of a finish.

Personality: I may be rich but I am humble so I will not say just how good I am. You be the judge of me.

Food Match: Squid cooked in red wine, garlic, onions, oregano and red wine vinegar. A popular Greek dish. I prefer the small California squid but a mess to clean but tastier than the Indian or Thai cleaned squid as where has the ink gone!

Cellarbility: Drink by 2025-year end.

Price: $24 CDN (Ontario).

RKS 2024 Wine Rating: 89/100.Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 93.

(Le Riche 2021 Richesse, W.O. Stellenbosch, Le Riche Wines, Raithby, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 750 mL, 14%).

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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