A $84.80 Merlot from Niagara. Is somebody on a psychedelic trip or simply trying to hoodwink the public? Merlots from Niagara rarely impress so what makes Two Sisters confident an $84.80 price for a 2015 Merlot is justified. Putting this honestly this must be an awesome wine or a wine that is floating around inContinue reading “RKS Wine: Two Sisters 2015 Merlot: Outrageous Gouging or Excellence?”
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RKS Wines: Wines from The Outer Limits: Austria; Audrey Hepburn Type of Wine!
Austrians drink approximately 30 litres of wine per person a year which is twice as much as Canadians drink. More white is produced than red. As for red wine Zweigelt is a popular red and is a cross between Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent and as stated in Karen MacNeil’s “The Wine Bible” the wine isContinue reading “RKS Wines: Wines from The Outer Limits: Austria; Audrey Hepburn Type of Wine!”
RKS Wines: Wines from the Outer Limits “Tezaur Feteasca Regala/Sauvignon Blanc 2019”
While wine has been produced in Romania since 5700 B.C. it wasn’t until after the fall of communism in 1989 that privatization of the nationalized wine industry began attracting Italian, German, British, French and Austrian foreign investment. Under communist rule making quality wine and innovating was not in the mind of the state apparatus. TodayContinue reading “RKS Wines: Wines from the Outer Limits “Tezaur Feteasca Regala/Sauvignon Blanc 2019””
RKS Wine: Affordables Under $20: “Primus The Blend” at $19.95 CDN
“Primus the Blend 2018” is a Chilean Wine available at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario for $19.95. On the nose a certain degree of lightness. Nothing too concentrated or heavy despite the fact there is a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenére with Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Notes of fresh cherry, raspberry,Continue reading “RKS Wine: Affordables Under $20: “Primus The Blend” at $19.95 CDN”
RKS Wines: The Penniless Pensioner Sues the Canadian Government
You may recall PP was held in a Roman jail at the behest of the Canadian Government for suspected tax evasion. The Canadian government changed its mind on charging PP saying a hacker from Turkey disrupted the systems of the Canada Revenue Agency causing an “error” affecting PP’s file. Of course these things happen PPContinue reading “RKS Wines: The Penniless Pensioner Sues the Canadian Government”
RKS Wines: Portugal’s Douro Seldom Disappoints
Although you may have had some familiarity with the wines of the Douro I am guessing most of that is with red wines including Ports. But the white wines of the Douro and that includes Ports are lesser known. That is a bit of a shame as the whites can grow on you. Part ofContinue reading “RKS Wines: Portugal’s Douro Seldom Disappoints”
RKS Wines: The Penniless Pensioner is Back in Town and Cleared of Tax Evasion! His Attempt to Rebuild a Wine Cellar
Dear readers the Penniless Pensioner has been cleared of all tax evasion suspicion by the Canada Revenue Agency. It was all just a horrible mistake the CRA said and failed to apologize despite the fact PP spent two weeks in a Roman prison (awaiting extradition to Canada) where he became somewhat renowned for learning howContinue reading “RKS Wines: The Penniless Pensioner is Back in Town and Cleared of Tax Evasion! His Attempt to Rebuild a Wine Cellar”
RKS Wines: Peller Estates 2018 Meritage
While in Niagara-on-the-Lake last week I tried a Peller Estates 2019 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon limps rather badly except perhaps those from Lake Erie North Shore. The Peller Cabernet Sauvignon was virtually lifeless and lacking character. I suppose you can say this proves my point. Now how about the Peller Estates 2018Continue reading “RKS Wines: Peller Estates 2018 Meritage”
RKS Wine: Are Margaret River Wines from Western Australia Lighter?
I remember clearly one of my early wine instructors waxed about how much lighter the wines of the Margaret River in Western Australia were in comparison to those of McLaren Vale and Barossa. But he was also the guy that said any wine goes with turkey on the assumption that the diners were pickled byContinue reading “RKS Wine: Are Margaret River Wines from Western Australia Lighter?”
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”
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