Tag Archives: Wines of South Africa

RKS 2023 Wine: A CS from SA: Eminent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

Some 15 years ago I attended the New York Wine Expo at a bunker called the Jacob Javitz Convention Centre in Manhattan. After a long afternoon in my exit I made a last valiant effort to try a few South African red wines. The majority of them had an earthy-gamey streak to them. South AfricanContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: A CS from SA: Eminent Quality at a Reasonable Price!”

RKS 2023 Wine: South Africa Can Do It All!

Red, white, sweet and sparkling wine which South Africa can do and some very well. We try a Graham Beck Brut made in the traditional method i.e. the way that Champagne is made. It is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Aroma: Peach, apricot, wet stone and Challah Bread. Palate: Classic Champagne “bite”. Peach,Continue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: South Africa Can Do It All!”

RKS 2023 Wine: Boschendal 2020 Chardonnay from South Africa

Boschendal makes a very good Chenin Blanc so what can it do with a Chardonnay? Aroma: Apple, pear, mango, guava and a smattering of pineapple. Palate: There was some oak maturation of the wine but there are no flagrant oak notes on the palate or on the nose. Fair to say the oak does “beefContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Boschendal 2020 Chardonnay from South Africa”

RKS 2023 Wine: South African Chenin Blanc: A Signature Grape/Wine?

In today’s wine world can one properly speak of a signature wine or grape? Given most wine producing countries produce a variety of wines how can you select a signature grape? By volume produced? By sales? By quality? By exports? The categories are many and varied and who can agree on them? At best oneContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: South African Chenin Blanc: A Signature Grape/Wine?”

RKS Wine: Pinotage Can Be a Risky Choice

One hears often that Pinot Noir is a “heartbreak grape” due to its thin skin making it more susceptible to rot and frost. Canada’s Baco Noir in my experience might deserve the moniker of a heartbreak grape because much of it is of poor quality. Pinotage from South Africa can also be dicey. I haveContinue reading “RKS Wine: Pinotage Can Be a Risky Choice”