President Elect Donald Trump may have dazzled his MAGA base with tough guy protectionism promising a 25% tariff on all Canadian products entering the United States. Seems of late he has admitted this may lead to an increased cost of living for Americans. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quickly scampered down to Mar-a-Lago to persuadeContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Four Vines Old Vine Zinfandel: Of Water and Wine”
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RKS 2024 Wine: Chasing Rain Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington’s Red Mountain
With today’s climate change one can be hoping to chase the rain either towards or away from you! Which way is the chase going for Chasing Rain Cabernet Sauvignon? The Red Mountain AVA receives approximately 5 inches of rain annually. The winery’s website states, “Minimal rainfall, a dry climate and fast draining soil force moreContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Chasing Rain Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington’s Red Mountain”
RKS 2024 Wine: Agiorgitiko Greek Supermarket Champion
When travelling in Europe I usually visit supermarkets for various items particularly bottled water. Supermarket prices for cheese in Paris would reduce you to tears with just how inexpensive French cheese can be. Almost like a staple whereas here in Canada it is a luxury. I always look at wine prices too and in PortugalContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Agiorgitiko Greek Supermarket Champion”
RKS 2024 Wine: Tired of that “farm to table” expression but the wine bearing that name?
Was it a decade or so I was reviewing a restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Central Park South in New York and they were terribly excited about the “farm to table concept”. Sounds bucolic like a noble farmer carefully tending his plot or animals with his hands and lovingly of course, the tastiest fowl, lamb orContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Tired of that “farm to table” expression but the wine bearing that name?”
RKS 2024 Wine: Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon: To Dream the Impossible Dream
There must be a superb Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon out there but as my attempt at establishing my Bitcoin empire collapsed with my kidnapping in broad daylight on Toronto’s Bay Street and Wellington with my entire corporation’s capital of $4,679 used to pay my ransom my Bitcoin dream was smashed. I have an idea for electricContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon: To Dream the Impossible Dream”
RKS 2024 Wine: The Black Sheep from Nico Lazaridi and “The Attack of the Giant Moussaka”
The Black Sheep is a blend of non-indigenous grapes to Greece, namely Syrah and Merlot. The grapes are from vineyards grown on the foothills of Mount Pangeon in Kavala. Aroma: Think of black fruit particularly blackberry, black currant, cassis and black cherry enveloped in a gentle smoke. Palate: At room temperature expect a dullard asContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: The Black Sheep from Nico Lazaridi and “The Attack of the Giant Moussaka””
RKS 2024 Wine: Malivoire’s Courtney Gamay from Niagara
Many ex-Canada readers are certainly familiar with Niagara Falls as one of Canada’s primo tourist sites. But how many realize Niagara Falls is surrounded by a virtual waterfall of wineries producing world class red, white, sparkling and ice wines. 20 minutes from the Falls, if that, wine country abounds with wineries many of which haveContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Malivoire’s Courtney Gamay from Niagara”
RKS 2024 Wine: A Chilean Pinot Noir That Takes No Prisoners
I rather thought 2024 would be Chile’s year for moderately priced red wine dominance not so much in volume exported but quality wise. We try a San Pedro 1865 Tayú Pinot Noir 2021. Aroma: Dense and muscular as its less than delicate Pinot Noir dark ruby colour suggests. Black plum, blackberry, black cherry and cherryContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: A Chilean Pinot Noir That Takes No Prisoners”
RKS 2024 Wine: Valpolicella Rarely a Stinker
Approachable, friendly and easy drinking are the monikers of Valpolicella. Monikers of course are made to be broken, ignored or tampered with. 45% Corvina. 30% Corvione. 20% Rondinella. Aged 12-18 months in large oak barrels. We take this statement to the test with a 2021 Sartori Valpolicella. Aroma: Blackberry, black cherry, plum, raspberry and milkContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Valpolicella Rarely a Stinker”
RKS 2024 Wine: The Great Gamay Comeback in Ontario?
Was it a decade or so ago that Gamay in Ontario looked like the next oenological prince of the Ontario wine kingdom? Then it faded like Harry and Meaghan and then made a comeback like Camilla? No discussions please on royalty who in Canada are seen as ready to meet the fate of Marie AntoinetteContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: The Great Gamay Comeback in Ontario?”
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