Tag Archives: Australian wine

RKS Wine: An Australian Old Reliable: D’Arenberg

Years ago I worked in the east end of Toronto near a Chevrolet dealership called “Robertson’s Old Reliable Chevrolet”. That “Old Reliable” stuck with me although at the time Chevrolet’s were never that reliable! D’Arenberg, a McLaren Vale winery, has also stuck with me for many years as a reliable producer of red and whiteContinue reading “RKS Wine: An Australian Old Reliable: D’Arenberg”

RKS Wine: Peter Lehmann’s 2020 Layers

So can you recall the last time you had a dainty wine from Barossa? Those wines are known for their power and depth. Peter Lehmann’s Layers from Adelaide has a very traditional GSM blend (Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre) but it adds to that Tempranillo. It has a black cherry colour. On the nose it hasContinue reading “RKS Wine: Peter Lehmann’s 2020 Layers”

Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog is Back and Living with Nicole Kidman

On our flight to Darwin, Australia we saw 6 Nicole Kidman movies and that lady can act. Bob says she has won an Academy Award. My favourite is “Eyes Wide Shut” I think it is called. She is good looker too! And I am going to be living with her for 4 months in Darwin!Continue reading “Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog is Back and Living with Nicole Kidman“

RKS Wine: Big n Bold Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale

So many wine consumers love Australian Shiraz but shouldn’t forget Australian Cabernet Sauvignon which can range in intensity from Western Australia to South Australia. Perhaps the most intense Cabernet Sauvignons are from McLaren Vale. Unfortunately, here in Ontario great Cabernet Sauvignons are rare. So many Canadians are drawn to the allure of Californian Cabernet SauvignonsContinue reading “RKS Wine: Big n Bold Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale”

RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner’s Blowout Christmas Parties of Yesteryear

PP told me recently his small 25 lawyer Toronto Bay Street law firm used to hold a blowout Christmas Party primarily designed for support staff and articling students who were given the 24th off to put them in a celebratory mood for the party that night. PP says we held it over the years atContinue reading “RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner’s Blowout Christmas Parties of Yesteryear”