RKS 2024 Wine: A Casa-Dea Rosé from the County

Posted byRobert K Stephen (CSW)Posted inWineTags:, , , , , , , ,

In Ontario when we speak of wine from “The County” we mean Prince Edward County. It is approximately two hours drive from Toronto when the traffic is good which it rarely is. There are over 40 wineries in The County which is the land of second homes of the bourgeoisie of Toronto. But is also an agricultural centre.

From Casa Dea we try a 2021 Rosé. Grape=Gamay.

Aroma: Cherry, raspberry, strawberry and wet rock (crudely said) or “minerality” if you wish.

Palate: Very dry and not much fruit. Some cherry and raspberry manages to squirt in the back palate. If it was a slab of beef I’d call it extra lean. Short tannic finish.

Personality: I fit into a profile of many County Wines. Lean!

Food Match: Mushroom Picatta over polenta.

Price: $19 CDN (Ontario).

Cellarbility: Drink by 2024-year end.

RKS 2024 Wine Rating: 84/100.

(Casa-Dea, 2021 Rosé, VQA Prince Edward County, Casa-Dea Estates Winery, Wellington, Ontario, 750 mL, 11.8%).

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."

Leave a comment