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!”
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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””
Dylan Stephen West Highland Terrier Memories From the Land Beyond: A Vicious Snarling Brute: Master Robert Saves the Day!
I love walking all over town and even downtown but as a West Highland Terrier I have my favourite circuit where I walk Master Robert. West Highland Terriers walk their masters in case you haven’t heard! I have serious business responding to replies to my messages…you know pee mail and all that. One day smellingContinue reading “Dylan Stephen West Highland Terrier Memories From the Land Beyond: A Vicious Snarling Brute: Master Robert Saves the Day!”
RKS 2023 Wine: All That Glitters is Not Gold: Mt. Monster 2019 Limestone Coast Shiraz
Australian wine bottles are often plastered with medal stickers. This Mt. Monster 2019 Shiraz from the Limestone Coast has three gold medal stickers. Irrelevant I say as pay your entry fee and walk away with some sort of medal. And often you must pay the wine competition organizer to affix/buy the stickers. A similar analogyContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: All That Glitters is Not Gold: Mt. Monster 2019 Limestone Coast Shiraz”
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