My first wine show a few years ago was the New York Wine Expo at the Javitz Convention Center. It was something to be excited about. After focusing on Brazilian wines near the end of my few hours there I headed for the exit but being the dedicated newbie, I decided to breeze through theContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Au Revoir to South African Funkiness? Brainwashed or Cured?”
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RKS 2024 Wine: A Rich South African Blend?
Le Riche Richesse from Stellenbosch uses the term “richesse” to denote the wealth of winemaking traditions in Stellenbosch. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (57%), Cinsault (13%), Cabernet Franc (13%), Petit Verdot and Merlot. Aroma: Blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, red licorice and milk chocolate. Palate: Fair to say this presents a rich palate. Very solid wine.Continue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: A Rich South African Blend?”
Travels to a Different Time: June 21, 1970, Letter Home from Rhodes
From Robert to brother Andrew; Dear Andy: Yesterday we returned from our trip to Lindos. We all went there on a motorcycle! Yes I had to coax Mom to ride one. They broke down a few times and ran out of gas. We saw the Acropolis at Lindos and swam at a great beach thereContinue reading “Travels to a Different Time: June 21, 1970, Letter Home from Rhodes”
RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner is Rolling in Dough; Are South African Wines Beneath Him?
We last left the Penniless Pensioner stewing over his impending marriage to “converted lesbian” Celine Serpent. Well he phoned me gleefully the other night saying his Panamanian bank accounts had been unfrozen and cash was rolling his way. He bought a small house in the Leaside area of Toronto and drives a new Volvo SContinue reading “RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner is Rolling in Dough; Are South African Wines Beneath Him?”
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