Owner: Jyrki Talvitie
Location: Radda in Chianti, Tuscany
Affiliated Winery: Via L’Inverno
Dog Name: Lara
Age: 4
Breed: Weimaraner
In a Word: Goofy
Job Title: Chief grape quality controller
Star Quality: Always a happy camper
Best Buds: Our two dachsunds, the only problem being her not understanding that she is not the size of a dachshund and always wanting to sit in our laps just like the little ones.
Favorite Reward: Scrambled eggs at breakfest—major sulking occurs if this is missed.
Favorite Activity: Always wants to be out in the vinyard vigilantly keeping away any hares or deer wanting to sample the grapes. Also loves to herd our six chickens.
Forgivable Flaw: Drinking our capuccino in the morning if we look the other way for a split second.
