Tag Archives: RKS 2026 Ontario Wine

RKS 2026 ONTARIO Wine: leaning post’s Cuvée Winona from Niagara, Ontario

80% Merlot. 19% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. 680 cases were produced. Aroma: Plummy. Red cherry. Raspberry. Strawberry. Rhubarb. Palate: Merlotish (if such a word exists). Smoky and lush. Bring on Sammy Davis and Peter Lawford at The Sands in a smoky bar (such bars no longer exist). Loads of red cherry. Mid weight.Continue reading “RKS 2026 ONTARIO Wine: leaning post’s Cuvée Winona from Niagara, Ontario”

RKS 2026 ONTARIO WINE: Yes We Have Gamay in Canada! leaning post Gamay From Niagara, Ontario

There is more to Niagara Falls than water! There are many wineries in and around Niagara Falls. There are numerous historical sights. There are a plethora of dining options. What a shame the Canadian government and local tourist promotional bodies are limping behind the surge in wine tourism. One the first wineries I encounter onContinue reading “RKS 2026 ONTARIO WINE: Yes We Have Gamay in Canada! leaning post Gamay From Niagara, Ontario”

RKS 2026 Ontario Wine: Redtail 2020 Meritage from Niagara

Ontario wineries do well by Meritage particularly where Cabernet Franc is in the blend. This Redtail 2020 Meritage is 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc. Aroma: One might say a perfect blend of a “balanced” red wine. The essential aroma characteristics of each grape is identifiable but none predominate so if youContinue reading “RKS 2026 Ontario Wine: Redtail 2020 Meritage from Niagara”

RKS 2026 ONTARIO WINE: Drea’s 2022 Small Batch Cabernet Franc

Aroma: One senses a firm and tight wine lacking fruit effusiveness. Pardon any reference to Gogol’s short story “The Nose” but you need to deeply nose about to detect black cherry, black currant, strawberry jam and those Peek Freen cookies with a blob of red goo in the centre. Overshadowed by oak, perhaps too muchContinue reading “RKS 2026 ONTARIO WINE: Drea’s 2022 Small Batch Cabernet Franc”

RKS 2026 Ontario Wine: Fogolar Funk Riesling?

Aroma: Fascinating funk as an aroma in decay. Never encountered this bizarre and alluring fog from Fogolar. Fog meets Fogolor! Niagara peach and apricot intertwined in this strangeness. Slate and marmalade. Palate: This medium dry Riesling is Pfalz all the way. Honeyed smoothness. Penetrating stone fruit with an endless finish. A full bodied almost aContinue reading “RKS 2026 Ontario Wine: Fogolar Funk Riesling?”