“According to Boris the same kind of thing went on in all Paris hotels, or at least in all the big, expensive ones. But I imagine that the customers in Hôtel X were especially easy to swindle for they were mostly Americans, with a sprinkling of English-no French- and seemed to know nothing whatever aboutContinue reading “RKS Literature: Easily Swindled Americans at Hotel X in Paris (George Orwell)”
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RKS Literature: The Outlook of a Waiter (George Orwell)
“The waiter’s outlook is quite different. He too is proud in a way of his skill, but his skill is chiefly in being servile. His work gives him the mentality, not of a workman, but of a snob. He lives perpetually in sight of rich people, stands at their tables, listens to their conversation, sucksContinue reading “RKS Literature: The Outlook of a Waiter (George Orwell)”
RKS ONTARIO WINE: NO FOG WITH FOGOLAR’S 2022 CABERNET FRANC FROM NIAGARA’S PICONE VINEYARD
Fogolar produces some superb Ontario wines. I was off the Ontario Riesling rails for quite some time until Fogolar Riesling set me back on track. Warm fermented for 28 days in stainless steel and aged in French oak for two years. The Fogolar Cabernet Francs must not be ignored including the Fogolar Picone Vineyards 2022Continue reading “RKS ONTARIO WINE: NO FOG WITH FOGOLAR’S 2022 CABERNET FRANC FROM NIAGARA’S PICONE VINEYARD”
RKS PORTUGUESE WINE: Ravasqueira Encantado Red
A blend of Syrah, Touriga Franca and Alicante Bouschet. Grown in clay-limestone soils with rocky influence of granite and schist. The vinification of the Syrah and Touriga Franca was in open stainless steel lagares and the Alicante Bouschet in stainless steel fermenting tanks. The blend was aged 8 months in new French oak barrels. TheContinue reading “RKS PORTUGUESE WINE: Ravasqueira Encantado Red”
RKS Wines Of Greece: Xinomavro a Most Difficult Grape Unless….
Xinomavro, a Greek red grape, is problematic. It can be highly tannic and grape quality aside, if not sufficiently aged, your mouth is in for a battle. For this reason, I largely avoid Xinomavro. Yet I have had the pleasure of Xinomavro aged some twenty years and it was remarkable. I was at the TorontoContinue reading “RKS Wines Of Greece: Xinomavro a Most Difficult Grape Unless….”
RKS WINES OF GREECE: A True Greek Blend: Novus Altitude White
A blend of 60% Moschofilero, 25% Assyrtiko and 15% Malagousia. Aroma: Peach, apricot and Nafplio marmalade Palate: Explosion of Greek peaches and juicy oranges with a long spicy finish. Personality: A true Greek blend I am. Food Match: Gavros tiganitos (fried anchovies). Cellarbility: Drink in 2026. Price: $18 CDN. RKS WINES OF GREECE Rating: 87/100.Continue reading “RKS WINES OF GREECE: A True Greek Blend: Novus Altitude White”
RKS 2026 Wine: More El Enemigo Bonarda
I recall years ago reading a newsletter from a Canadian wine writer who on occasion would say don’t walk to the store to buy a particular wine but run. I can’t recall using those words but I might be tempted to say that here as El Enemigo Bonarda does not disappoint and it ages wellContinue reading “RKS 2026 Wine: More El Enemigo Bonarda”
RKS 2026 GREEK WINE: Novus 2023 Altitude Red
Agiorgitiko 68% at 510 m. Syrah 22% at 710 m. Merlot 10% at 580 m. Vinification occurs in stainless steel. Aroma: Raspberry, black cherry and mountainous Hellenic scrub. Palate: Low tannins and acids. Smooth. Somewhat juicy. Lingering peppery finish. Plum. Cactus pear. Cinnamon. Personality: As for grapes the Agiorgitiko makes me by majority Greek. ItContinue reading “RKS 2026 GREEK WINE: Novus 2023 Altitude Red”
RKS 2026 WINES OF PORTUGAL: Domini Douro 2023
A blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Francesca. Grown in schist soil. Aged three months in American and French oak. The winery suggests a shelf life of 6 years. Aroma: Black cherry, blackberry and black raspberry. Palate: Full bodied. Tannic. Controlled acidity. Black fruit with a hint of spice and licorice. Tannins pareContinue reading “RKS 2026 WINES OF PORTUGAL: Domini Douro 2023”
RKS Literature: Truman Capote Muses on Japanese Food (Truman Capote)
“The steak was excellent; Japanese take a just pride in the quality of their beef. The spaghetti, a dish popular in Japan was not; nor was the rest-the conglomeration of peas, potatoes and beans. Granted the menu was a queer one, it is on the whole a mistake to order Western food in Japan, yetContinue reading “RKS Literature: Truman Capote Muses on Japanese Food (Truman Capote)”
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