Robert K Stephen (CSW)

RKS Wine: Paul Mas: Can He Deliver Yet Again?

At $13.95 one can be surprised and delighted at least by the Paul Mas Viognier we recently tried. Can he deliver with a Rousanne? It has a pale gold colour. On the nose a solid blast of peach, apricot, pineapple and honey. On the palate there is a certain grittiness and traction. This is noContinue reading “RKS Wine: Paul Mas: Can He Deliver Yet Again?”

“My Life as a Golf Marshall”: True Stories from the Edge : THE FISHERMAN:

I was marshalling and there were two foursomes of thirty somethings playing their annual tournament. I told them my spotting someone fishing on the 4th hole. One of the golfer’s eye’s lit up and he said I have to show you something. He unzips his golf bag and shows me his mini fishing rod. ThenContinue reading ““My Life as a Golf Marshall”: True Stories from the Edge : THE FISHERMAN:”

RKS Wine :Douro is great but what about the Alentejano?

Let’s face in. The spotlight for international wine lovers in Portugal has been the Douro region about an hour by train from Porto to Douro wine country. Of course, even better is taking a cruise along the Douro River over to wine country. Porto was a bit rough on the edges a decade ago butContinue reading “RKS Wine :Douro is great but what about the Alentejano?”

RKS Films: Greek International Film Festival of Toronto: “Highway 13”: Spooky Canadian Short

Welcome to the inaugural Greek International Film of Festival running virtually and in theatre from October 1-3. The first release I saw was “Highway 13” a short written, directed and produced by former Rogers senior executive Stanley Papulkas. Highway 13 is a highway in Alberta referred to as a Canadian Bermuda Triangle where strange thingsContinue reading “RKS Films: Greek International Film Festival of Toronto: “Highway 13”: Spooky Canadian Short”

My Life as a Golf Marshall: True Stories: SVEN THE ASSHOLE:A Bullet to the Head:

The golfer, (we will discuss Mr. Lunch later) who pleaded me to take him to his car for his medicine a.k.a. his lunch told me an awful story about Sven. Mr. Lunch was on the green on a par three and Sven let one fly from the tee box which is a no no. YouContinue reading “My Life as a Golf Marshall: True Stories: SVEN THE ASSHOLE:A Bullet to the Head:”

RKS Wine: Enough of those Wimpy Rosés

I try not to impose too many of my dislikes upon your taste buds as if you like a certain style of wine good for you and enjoy it as long as it is well made and without flaws. I suppose what I am saying honour your preferences and don’t let a wine writer bullyContinue reading “RKS Wine: Enough of those Wimpy Rosés”

“My Life as a Golf Marshall” :“Your Marshalling Style”

There is nothing like marshalling that often draws out the extrovert out of the introvert. Most golfers are devout adherents to the sport and love chatting about all things golf. Having the golfers know you are marshalling to keep the flow steady is important and I think it generates more respect than herding them likeContinue reading ““My Life as a Golf Marshall” :“Your Marshalling Style””

“My Life as a Golf Marshall” :Back on Track After the Great COVID Lockdown

Rather stupidly golf courses were closed due to the Great Ontario Lockdown that started on April 17th and lasted until May 22. The closure of my golf course was just that and the golf course was open as a park but somewhat quiet on the weekdays. As a park there was more crowding and lackContinue reading ““My Life as a Golf Marshall” :Back on Track After the Great COVID Lockdown”

RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner in Naples: I am worried!

After his engagement with Celine Serpent seemed to implode PP seems to have become a bit unhinged. He was put on tranquilizers by his therapist. And I receive an e-mail from him saying he is in Naples negotiating some cheese importation deal. I hope he knows who he is dealing with as when last inContinue reading “RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner in Naples: I am worried!”

RKS Films: “Fire Music: The Story of Free Jazz”

Growing up as a teen in Montreal I remember walking through Alexis Nihon Plaza in downtown Montreal and hearing Led Zeppelin 2 blasting from a record store. Was that in 1969? I just had to buy it and arguably isn’t that one of the best rock albums of all time? Yes I loved them andContinue reading “RKS Films: “Fire Music: The Story of Free Jazz””