Even in its home country of Italy this north-eastern Italian grape is not exactly huge. But almost like a grape refugee Stag’s Hollow Winery in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia has given it safe haven where it can and does flourish. A gutsy move wouldn’t you say? The late Jim Clendenen (1953-2021) of Au Bon ClimatContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Teroldego an Italian Grape Refugee Adopted by Stag’s Hollow in the Okanagan of British Columbia”
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RKS 2023 Wine: More To Mendoza Than Malbec: A Kimmy K Wine?
Poor Argentina pigeonholed with being a Malbec producer. As far as reds go there is also Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that is top quality. And yes there is Chardonnay in a world mad for Chardonnay. To extend our learning curve we try a 2021 Catena Chardonnay from Mendoza. A blend of Chardonnay from 4Continue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: More To Mendoza Than Malbec: A Kimmy K Wine?”
RKS 2023 Wine: Chardonnay Leads the Pack in Ontario
According to the Vintners Quality Alliance of Ontario’s 2022 Annual Report the top two grapes grown in Ontario are Riesling (13%) and Chardonnay (12%). So let’s delve into an Ontario Chardonnay a Leaning Post Chardonnay 2020 The Fifty. Aroma: Classic notes of apple and pear predominate. Some nectarine. And they are clean and powerful. NotContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Chardonnay Leads the Pack in Ontario”
RKS 2023 Wine: Mencía by Another Name: Dão Meia Serra Jaen: CODE RED!
In the Bierzo region of Spain not that far from the Dão region in Portugal the Mencía grape in the king of red wine. In the Dão region of Portugal the Mencía grape is known as Jaen and in the Dão it is most often blended with other grapes. We try a Meia Serra 2018Continue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Mencía by Another Name: Dão Meia Serra Jaen: CODE RED!”
RKS 2023 Wine: South Africa’s Go to White: Chenin Blanc?
In France if you are drinking Chenin Blanc think of Vouvray. In South Africa think of Chenin Blanc. Many think South African Chenin Blanc is a go to South African white wine. How about a Boschendal 2021 Chenin Blanc from the W.O. Coastal Region. Aroma: Pineapple, pear, apple with mango. Palate: This is no skimpyContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: South Africa’s Go to White: Chenin Blanc?”
RKS 2023 Wine: All That Glitters is Not Gold: Mt. Monster 2019 Limestone Coast Shiraz
Australian wine bottles are often plastered with medal stickers. This Mt. Monster 2019 Shiraz from the Limestone Coast has three gold medal stickers. Irrelevant I say as pay your entry fee and walk away with some sort of medal. And often you must pay the wine competition organizer to affix/buy the stickers. A similar analogyContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: All That Glitters is Not Gold: Mt. Monster 2019 Limestone Coast Shiraz”
RKS 2023 Wine: Malivoire 2019 Estate Grown Chardonnay: A Friend of Nancy Reagan!
Yes, we Canadians can make wine but chances it is about as rare in your country as a wine from the United Kingdom in Canada and there is some great English wine e.g. Nyetimber. One of Canada’s most well-known wine regions is Niagara about a 90-minute drive west of Toronto. Yes fine food, great wines,Continue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Malivoire 2019 Estate Grown Chardonnay: A Friend of Nancy Reagan!”
RKS 2023 Wine: Getting Cozy with Côtes du Roussillon; Bastide Miraflors
Côtes du Roussillon is a go to appellation for (mostly) quality wine at an affordable price. The Bastide Miraflors is a blend of Syrah (70%) and Grenache (30%) so I am not expecting daintiness! Aroma: Grenache often has aromas of very ripe big fat strawberries not those little sweetie red berries you are more likelyContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Getting Cozy with Côtes du Roussillon; Bastide Miraflors”
RKS 2023 Wine: Reflections of a Three Breasted Wine Reviewer on Mayhem 2022 Sparkling White in a Can!
Mayhem, a top rate Okanagan wine producer, suggests in its technical sheet for its 2022 sparkling white that it pairs well with picnics, golf, boating and best friends. Being a golfer since the age of six and having worked as a golf Marshall I have some great stories to share. I was hit in theContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Reflections of a Three Breasted Wine Reviewer on Mayhem 2022 Sparkling White in a Can!”
RKS 2023 Wine: Minimize the Danger with Mayhem 2022 Sparkling Rosé
The technical sheet provided to me by Mayhem describing their canned 2022 Sparkling Rosé states, “Floats down the channel, boating, gardening, or a good round of golf.” It so happens a Father’s Day a few years ago I had returned from a round of golf to prepare a BBQ. What better way to start theContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Minimize the Danger with Mayhem 2022 Sparkling Rosé”
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