Thursday 31 May 2007

Skal with Robert's Rock!







Skal! Am enjoying a glass of red Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot wine from South Africa. Love South African wines; my parents used to enjoy them; so I have always had a bit of a "soft spot" for South African wines. The photo image and the "borrowed" description aptly describes "Robert's Rock!". On the 2005 label, the Style : - a rich, barrel - mature blend, well structured with pleasant cherry, vanilla and nutty flavours. Accompaniment: - Ideal with meat dishes, duck, stews, creamy pasta dishes and flavourful cheeses. Serve: - At room temperature.

Tidbit - How we tidscovered this wonderful wine, was at one of our favourite pasta restaurants a couple of years ago! The red wine was / is highly recommended; and we have been enjoying it at our 'chez maison', ever since. There is also a white wine; and that is good too. However, I generally prefer red to white wines; but there are those special (summer is now upon us - almost!LOL!) days, when a glass or two, of white wine hits the bitpalate! Also, this wine not only offers fair affordability; it is extremely tasty.

Bittid - Here is some enlightening and informative wine data; that I was able to "borrow".

It takes two to form a friendship, a couple, a marriage. Even in wine, where it’s easy to make a single varietal, some of the best results come about when two are blended together.

South Africa boasts some of the world’s most scenic vineyards!
That’s what Robert’s Rock is all about. In fact, they’re specialized in wines that are blends of two different types of grapes.

Robert’s Rock is made by one of South Africa’s oldest wineries. They decided to create this line of wines to show how two distinct and different grapes can be brought together to form something that is better than either of the individual components on its own.

Maybe they were inspired by what they saw in their country around them, two cultures learning to harmonize and how to complement each other with each contributing the best it has to offer.

Whatever the motivation was, they’ve come up with a winning idea that’s sure to make plenty of new friends!

This blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Merlot originates in the Western Cape area, graced by near perfect growing conditions.

Each of the noble grape varieties is fermented separately so the master winemaker can taste each one individually to get a feel for its character. That way, the strengths and weaknesses of each can be judged and brought together in the proper proportion to create a harmonious, balanced wine.

Enjoy this wine anytime, anywhere. It’s made with immediate enjoyment in mind, either on its own or with food. Serve it with anything from a simple grilled panini with arugula and sun-dried tomato pesto to Grandma’s meatloaf and baked potatoes or your favorite lasagna or pasta dish.

Here is wishing you all a "Skal" tonight; or if it is daytime in your part of the world, "Skal!" Please feel free to share some of your favourite wines or tales.

God Bless.

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