With today’s climate change one can be hoping to chase the rain either towards or away from you! Which way is the chase going for Chasing Rain Cabernet Sauvignon? The Red Mountain AVA receives approximately 5 inches of rain annually. The winery’s website states, “Minimal rainfall, a dry climate and fast draining soil force moreContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Chasing Rain Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington’s Red Mountain”
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RKS 2024 Wine: Agiorgitiko Greek Supermarket Champion
When travelling in Europe I usually visit supermarkets for various items particularly bottled water. Supermarket prices for cheese in Paris would reduce you to tears with just how inexpensive French cheese can be. Almost like a staple whereas here in Canada it is a luxury. I always look at wine prices too and in PortugalContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Agiorgitiko Greek Supermarket Champion”
RKS 2024 Wine: L’Étoile a Miniscule Appellation in France’s Jura
A mere 75 acres are in the L’Étoile appellation. We try a Chardonnay from L’Étoile from La Maison du Vigneron. Aroma: Baked apple, pear, butterscotch, apricot and honey. Notes of tiring oak that has outstayed it welcome. Palate: Makes a statement of being a unique Chardonnay. Discrete acidity. Burly yet retaining some creaminess. Full bodiedContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: L’Étoile a Miniscule Appellation in France’s Jura”
RKS 2024 Wine: Kings Ridge 2022 Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley
Aroma: Raspberry, strawberry jam and blackberry somewhat on the dense side of a Pinot Noir. Palate: Broad based tannins. While dense and fruit infused on the nose thinness is present on the palate which I do not think should be equated by a particular style of Pinot Noir and should not be mistaken for elegance.Continue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Kings Ridge 2022 Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley”
Penniless Pensioner Wines: The Under $15 Man Tries Morgado Silgueiros from Portugal’s Dão
Well in rapid succession the Penniless Pensioner has snagged a $12.95 wine from Portugal’s Dão’s region. His last wine we snuffled about was also from the Dão so he concludes this region cherishes penniless pensioners. The wine has seen no oak and is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Tinta Roriz and Alfrochiero. One readerContinue reading “Penniless Pensioner Wines: The Under $15 Man Tries Morgado Silgueiros from Portugal’s Dão”
RKS 2024 Wine: Tired of that “farm to table” expression but the wine bearing that name?
Was it a decade or so I was reviewing a restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Central Park South in New York and they were terribly excited about the “farm to table concept”. Sounds bucolic like a noble farmer carefully tending his plot or animals with his hands and lovingly of course, the tastiest fowl, lamb orContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Tired of that “farm to table” expression but the wine bearing that name?”
RKS 2024 Wine: Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon: To Dream the Impossible Dream
There must be a superb Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon out there but as my attempt at establishing my Bitcoin empire collapsed with my kidnapping in broad daylight on Toronto’s Bay Street and Wellington with my entire corporation’s capital of $4,679 used to pay my ransom my Bitcoin dream was smashed. I have an idea for electricContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon: To Dream the Impossible Dream”
RKS 2024 Wine: Douro Delight?
Having been to the Douro Valley several times I have yet to visit Bulas Cruz the producer of the wine we are about to sample. 30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz and 20% Touriga Franca. Aroma: Pumped up with black cherry. Blueberry, blackberry with a hint of coconut. Palate: Vibrant acidity you can feel ratherContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Douro Delight?”
RKS 2024 Wine: Château Laurou Les Complices 2020 from Fronton
Fronton is a small appellation consisting of 2,400 hectares. The wine is a blend of 65% Négrette and 35% Syrah. Négrette contributes a wonderfully silky texture and raspberry perfume the best wines. Aroma: Raspberry, blackberry, black cherry and licorice. Meaty. Palate: Definite tannins here in a thickly structured wine. The fruit is buried in theContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Château Laurou Les Complices 2020 from Fronton”
RKS 2024 Wine: A Pinot Nero from Northern Italy
The winery is in Bolzano, Italy and I have passed through Bolzano several times on my way to Austria. It is 118 kms. from Innsbruck. Aroma: Smoky red cherry. Some red beet and milk chocolate. Palate: More or less the same as on the nose. Light with a micro coating of tannins that fades almostContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: A Pinot Nero from Northern Italy”
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