Even in its home country of Italy this north-eastern Italian grape is not exactly huge. But almost like a grape refugee Stag’s Hollow Winery in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia has given it safe haven where it can and does flourish. A gutsy move wouldn’t you say? The late Jim Clendenen (1953-2021) of Au Bon ClimatContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Teroldego an Italian Grape Refugee Adopted by Stag’s Hollow in the Okanagan of British Columbia”
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Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Follies of Puppy School!
As a West Highland Terrier I do have some formal education. Puppy School! I have diplomas from Pup Eez Dog Training. I have a beginners AND a intermediate certificate! According to my certificate I demonstrated “an outstanding level of performance, intelligence and willing companionship”. Way to go West Highland Terriers! I am uncertain why IContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Follies of Puppy School!”
Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: Walking Such a Great Joy!
I am running with a pack of West Highland Terriers in The Land Beyond. We chase mechanical rats and a whole host of rodents up big hills, in gullies and forests. Mechanical as no creature here can be hurt. We usually run after our breakfast. It takes my mind off what I left behind beforeContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: Walking Such a Great Joy!”
RKS 2023 Wine: More To Mendoza Than Malbec: A Kimmy K Wine?
Poor Argentina pigeonholed with being a Malbec producer. As far as reds go there is also Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that is top quality. And yes there is Chardonnay in a world mad for Chardonnay. To extend our learning curve we try a 2021 Catena Chardonnay from Mendoza. A blend of Chardonnay from 4Continue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: More To Mendoza Than Malbec: A Kimmy K Wine?”
Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: My Exciting Trip to Niagara Falls!
Master Robert and Mistress Fotini have told stories of their meeting of West Highland Terriers in the United States, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Greece and a couple other of destinations but they have never seen Westies in transit at airports. I enjoyed hearing these stories of meeting West Highland Terriers but I am a homebody.Continue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: My Exciting Trip to Niagara Falls!”
RKS 2023 Wine: Chardonnay Leads the Pack in Ontario
According to the Vintners Quality Alliance of Ontario’s 2022 Annual Report the top two grapes grown in Ontario are Riesling (13%) and Chardonnay (12%). So let’s delve into an Ontario Chardonnay a Leaning Post Chardonnay 2020 The Fifty. Aroma: Classic notes of apple and pear predominate. Some nectarine. And they are clean and powerful. NotContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Chardonnay Leads the Pack in Ontario”
Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: West Highland Terrier Vacuum Cleaner Pays the Price!
West Highland Terriers, like so many other dogs, love food action. By that I mean patiently waiting as our human masters prepare food in their kitchens. Is it instinct that has us vacuum up anything that “falls” on the floor by our keen noses. Yes I was not born yesterday so I know sometimes ourContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: West Highland Terrier Vacuum Cleaner Pays the Price!”
RKS 2023 Wine: Mencía by Another Name: Dão Meia Serra Jaen: CODE RED!
In the Bierzo region of Spain not that far from the Dão region in Portugal the Mencía grape in the king of red wine. In the Dão region of Portugal the Mencía grape is known as Jaen and in the Dão it is most often blended with other grapes. We try a Meia Serra 2018Continue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Mencía by Another Name: Dão Meia Serra Jaen: CODE RED!”
RKS 2023 Wine: South Africa’s Go to White: Chenin Blanc?
In France if you are drinking Chenin Blanc think of Vouvray. In South Africa think of Chenin Blanc. Many think South African Chenin Blanc is a go to South African white wine. How about a Boschendal 2021 Chenin Blanc from the W.O. Coastal Region. Aroma: Pineapple, pear, apple with mango. Palate: This is no skimpyContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: South Africa’s Go to White: Chenin Blanc?”
Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Art of Polite “Begging”
I remember Master Robert reading Mistress Fotini an article from the New York Times about how we dogs have survived so close to humans for many years. Apparently, the author believed dogs conned humans for food so successfully they assured themselves survival. Balderdash. Many pet owners refer to dogs “begging” for food. How insulting! IContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Art of Polite “Begging””
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