One of my favourite descriptors of a grape is attributable to Matt Kramer of the Wine Spectator many years back when he stated the Mencía grape reminded him of Pinot Noir on steroids. Whether that descriptor is correct is less relevant than the descriptor itself! You will find Mencía in Northwestern Spain and in theContinue reading “RKS 2025 Wine: Mencía a Pinot Noir on Steroids?”
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RKS 2025 CANADIAN Documentary: “The Salmon’s Call”
Joy Haskell’s feature documentary “The Salmon’s Call” might well have been titled “Last Call for Pacific Salmon” due to the decline of wild Pacific salmon in the riverways of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Haskell’s closing words of the documentary are, “Salmon don’t have a voice. We are their voice.” Indigenous people of BritishContinue reading “RKS 2025 CANADIAN Documentary: “The Salmon’s Call””
RKS 2025 Canadian Wine: A Red Assemblage from Ferox Estate Winery in Niagara, Ontario
A blend of Zweigelt (53%), Merlot (18%), Syrah (15%), Malbec (8%) and Cabernet Franc (6%) from 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Each component was aged in neutral French oak barriques (225L) for a minimum of 2 years before élevage, assemblage, filtration and bottling. Aroma: Black cherry, blackberry, blueberry and cassis all rather dense and heady.Continue reading “RKS 2025 Canadian Wine: A Red Assemblage from Ferox Estate Winery in Niagara, Ontario”
RKS 2025 Canadian Wine: Wending Home Syrah-Merlot
If you are going to “make it” with Syrah and Merlot in Ontario generous oak treatment and pristine quality grapes are required. This is a single vineyard dual variety wine that has spent thirty months in used French oak. 50% each of Syrah and Merlot. Aroma: Definite Merlot on the nose not lush and plushContinue reading “RKS 2025 Canadian Wine: Wending Home Syrah-Merlot”
RKS 2025 Wine: A Nero Carbone from Basilicata in Italy
The Carbone family, based in Melfi near Mount Vulture in the heart of Basilicata, values their unique terroir which is rich in volcanic soil. Situated on the slopes of the ancient volcano, their vineyards benefit from an ideal aspect. Coupled with an optimal microclimate that’s marked by significant temperature variations, this setting imbues Aglianico withContinue reading “RKS 2025 Wine: A Nero Carbone from Basilicata in Italy”
RKS Wine Tourism: A State of Mind Trumps Cold “Scientific” Logic
In Southern Sicily on 13May2025 we visited the Villa Romana Del Casale, home of some of the most superb Roman mosaics in the world recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The villa was constructed by a prominent Roman aristocrat between the third and fourth centuries. This large countryside villa represented the height of luxury.Continue reading “RKS Wine Tourism: A State of Mind Trumps Cold “Scientific” Logic”
RKS Travel: When in Rome Do You Want an Authentic Italian Eating Experience?
Perhaps visiting Rome this year with its Jubilee is not advisable (unless you are on a pilgrimage) as massive crowds clog main touristic sites whether it be the Vatican, the Spanish Steps and an out-of-control mob scene at the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. Americans appear to be leading the pack but all in all aContinue reading “RKS Travel: When in Rome Do You Want an Authentic Italian Eating Experience?”
Ruthless Capital Management Announces Two New Pop Up “Yippy’s Mobile Bistros” in New York City: Spoof News Services: Coney Island, New York (10April2025)
Brofit Margin, Executive Officer of Ruthless Capital Management, announced today on the steps of the New York Stock Exchange the opening of two pop up mobile restaurants to be known as Yippy’s in consequence to the United States President Donald Trump’s remarks yesterday about the yippy people overexaggerating the tariff inspired crash of the worldContinue reading “Ruthless Capital Management Announces Two New Pop Up “Yippy’s Mobile Bistros” in New York City: Spoof News Services: Coney Island, New York (10April2025)”
Americans Held Hostage by Greenlander’s Barbarism: The American Full-Bodied People Society Speaks Up: Spoof News Services: Houston,Texas:11March2025
At a news conference today in Houston, Texas Mr. Tony Waddle of the American Full-Bodied People Society declared Americans are being held hostage by the decision of the government of Denmark to impose a 350% retaliatory tariff on the export of maigreism to the United States. Maigreism is a key ingredient in American weight lossContinue reading “Americans Held Hostage by Greenlander’s Barbarism: The American Full-Bodied People Society Speaks Up: Spoof News Services: Houston,Texas:11March2025”
Portuguese “Terrorists” Respond to the United States Banning of Portuguese “Toenail Fungus Juice”: 5March2025: Spoof News Services: Pico Island, Portugal
Early this morning the Francesinhas Liberation Front (FLF) and the Confrairia Proud Boys (CPB) took responsibility for the vandalization of three McDonald’s and 4 Burger King restaurants in Porto and the burning of three Tesla’s parked near these establishments. All these restaurants are part of American fast-food chains operating in Portugal. The CPB placed pilesContinue reading “Portuguese “Terrorists” Respond to the United States Banning of Portuguese “Toenail Fungus Juice”: 5March2025: Spoof News Services: Pico Island, Portugal”
