We do not see much Argentinian Viognier here in Canada. Most of it comes from California and France. So is this Seral Viognier from Mendoza any good? The grapes are grown at an altitude of 1,300 metres in Tupungato, Mendoza. There is no oak involved just stainless steel. It has a very light gold colourContinue reading “RKS Wine: Argentinian Viognier?”
Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)
“Andrij the Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” : Chapter 15: Some Downtime: I Meet Mr. Gordon Lightfoot and Drake: President Biden Has a Mission for Me and Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog
I had a good sleep except for flashbacks about explosions and the deaths of my Ukrainian family. Bob takes me, Reggie and Dylan for a walk in the compound. Poor Bob having to pick up all that poop. We have our breakfast and as usual, according to Reggie, we have a little treat on theContinue reading ““Andrij the Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” : Chapter 15: Some Downtime: I Meet Mr. Gordon Lightfoot and Drake: President Biden Has a Mission for Me and Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog”
“Travels to a Different Time” : 21July1974: Motru, Romania: Bartering with a Poor Romanian Dude: My Celebrity Status Continues: Police Chief Warns About Associating with Me
Considering the rain leakage into my tent I woke up in a good mood. I was on the road at 06:30. On a ride in the back of a truck one guy my age went berserk when he saw my belt. He really went nuts when he saw I had a pair of jeans inContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 21July1974: Motru, Romania: Bartering with a Poor Romanian Dude: My Celebrity Status Continues: Police Chief Warns About Associating with Me”
“Travels to a Different Time” : 20July1974: Simeria, Romania: Ducks and Chickens Running Around the Street
Up early to perform my morning ablutions and readying for my next destination Sebes. I had to take a bus to Sibiu to get to the main road. A toothless peasant in front of me reeked of wine and we were sandwiched in. I had to mash my way out. I got my first rideContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 20July1974: Simeria, Romania: Ducks and Chickens Running Around the Street”
RKS Retro Film: “The Blue Gardenia”
“The Blue Gardenia”, directed by Fritz Lang, was released in 1953 and Anne Baxter plays Norah Larkin, Richard Conte plays Casey Mayo and Raymond Burr as Harry Prebble. This 60-year-old plus film remains watchable and is not stale. Norah is in love with marine George who is in Korea fighting in the Korean War. NorahContinue reading “RKS Retro Film: “The Blue Gardenia””
RKS Wine: Argentinian Well Knowns
The Catena family has been making wines in Argentina for over 100 years so you’d assume they know something about wine. Longevity does not equate with quality though. Let’s check out their Alamos Selección 2018 Malbec from Mendoza in Argentina. On the nose this black cherry purplish colored wine is rich and dense. It isContinue reading “RKS Wine: Argentinian Well Knowns”
“Andrij the Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” :Chapter 14: Bob’s Confidential Memo to Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada
Dear Ambassador: We Canadians understand the desperate conflict the Ukrainian people are facing because of Tsar Putin’s blitzkrieg on your country. We understand the valiant actions of Andrij in Kiev of late setting an example for democratic strength throughout the globe. President Biden of the United States of America has discussed with your President ZelenskyContinue reading ““Andrij the Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” :Chapter 14: Bob’s Confidential Memo to Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada”
“Travels to a Different Time” : 19July1974: Sibiu (Transylvania), Romania; Cultural Break
Romanian travel for me has been different than the beach life in Yugoslavia and Greece. There is more time to experience town and city life. The experiences are not always great! I woke up about 10 and since I set up tent near a tree I had the shade which was a plus on anotherContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 19July1974: Sibiu (Transylvania), Romania; Cultural Break”
“Travels to a Different Time” 18July1974: Heading North from Bucharest: Sending Gypsies Running in Fear!
Too much spaghetti and beer bloated me up and had a sweaty sleep. However a shower, more spaghetti, apple pastry and mineral water revived me. I had a mess to clean up with spaghetti sauce all over the walls. Caked pots in short an East German beer disaster! At noon a farewell to Sorin. AContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” 18July1974: Heading North from Bucharest: Sending Gypsies Running in Fear!”
“Andrij The Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” : Chapter 13: In Canada Meeting Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog, Dylan the Westie, Bob and Fay
Our Navy Jet lands in the Niagara Airport in Canada. It was chilly in Washington but the chill here in Canada is just like home in the Ukraine. I am whisked to a private terminal where two dogs come racing out to meet me. They bark and wag their tails and do circles around me.Continue reading ““Andrij The Orphaned Ukrainian Rescue Dog” : Chapter 13: In Canada Meeting Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog, Dylan the Westie, Bob and Fay”
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