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RKS CANADIAN WINE: PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY CHEATERS?

Approximately 220 kilometres from Toronto and 370 kilometres from Montreal lies Prince Edward County or “the County” as it is affectionately known as. It has its own geographical designation as some of it wines are “VQA Prince Edward County” but many of the wines bottled in the County are made from grapes trucked in fromContinue reading “RKS CANADIAN WINE: PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY CHEATERS?”

RKS CANADIAN Wine: Reif Estate’s 2020 Niagara River Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Ontario Cabernet Franc offers wine drinkers excellent results but with Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon it is “Brave New World”. It seldom impresses. What about the REIF Estate 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve from Ontario’s Niagara River appellation? Aroma: Blueberry, black cherry, licorice and charcoal. Palate: Diffuse and moderate tannins. The intriguing aromas do not migrate to theContinue reading “RKS CANADIAN Wine: Reif Estate’s 2020 Niagara River Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve”

RKS CANADIAN WINE: Akimbo but Not Forgotten Viewpointe 2012 Ontario Cabernet Franc

I am uncertain if this Viewpointe Estate Winery 2012 Cabernet Franc from Ontario’s Lake Erie North Shore was a sample provided by the winery or I purchased it at a hurried trip to the winery some years ago. It was at the low far bottom rack of the wine cellar and was “discovered” in aContinue reading “RKS CANADIAN WINE: Akimbo but Not Forgotten Viewpointe 2012 Ontario Cabernet Franc”