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Dogs

Wine's Best Friends

Kim Stare Wallace's dog Holly loved relaxing around the house but was also known for escaping for a swim or to visit the nearby general store.

Dogs of California Wine Country

These canine companions meet, greet and bring cheer at wineries large and small. Here are the tales of 24 winery dogs

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

At any time of year, Sadie enjoys romping through Tablas Creek's vineyards, which are farmed following regenerative organic practices.

Sadie the Australian Shepherd

Tablas Creek partner Jason Haas always has a companion on hand to help as he oversees the Paso Robles estate

Mar 18, 2021

10-year-old Daisy has grown up roaming the halls of California sparkling-wine producer Korbel.

Daisy the Dachschund of Korbel

Sonoma vintner Gary Heck's dog can be found on his desk and in his Zoom meetings

Mar 16, 2021

Finn (left) and Lir take a break with Xavier Cervantes, founder of Cervantes Family Vineyard in Napa County's Pope Valley.

Lir and Finn the Irish Wolfhounds

Cervantes Family Vineyard's owners enjoy Napa wine-country life with their two loyal companions

Mar 5, 2021

Magnum Frank loves riding around Napa wine country with the top down.

Magnum Frank the German Shepherd

This rescue has the perfect staycation spots: Leslie and Richard Frank's sunny Rutherford home and Frank Family Vineyards in Calistoga

Mar 4, 2021

GM Todd Graff's canine companion helps greet guests at Frank Family winery.

Bristol the Labrador Retriever

Todd Graff, winemaker and GM of Calistoga's Frank Family Vineyards, wins winery guests over with his official greeter and treat finder

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Chloe and Lilly

These Paso Robles rescue pups love running on the beach and riding through the vineyard with Cypher Winery owner Susan Mahler

Mar 1, 2021

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Coffee Bean and Cinna-Bun the English Labradors

These cuddly Labs from Reno, Nev., love helping owner Larry Gralla pick out a bottle of wine

Feb 27, 2021

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Jake the Labrador-Pointer Mix

This Oregon vineyard-patrolling rescue dog loves working with owner Paul Altstadt at Three Cedars Vineyard

Feb 26, 2021

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Dulce de Leche the Toy Poodle

This stylish and enthusiastic poodle cheers up everyone she meets with owner Angie Nebgen of Santa Rosa, Calif.

Feb 26, 2021

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Roz the Welsh Terrier

This high-energy Washington terrier loves snuggling on the couch with owner Ken Brown and barking at other dogs on TV

Feb 26, 2021

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Bruno the Mixed-Breed Rescue

Wine sales consultant Traci Beninate's dog sometimes sticks his nose in her glass of wine

Feb 25, 2021

Bruce Borek's Eskipoo Barnaby can easily walk up stairs backwards.

Barnaby the Eskipoo

New York-based reader Bruce Borek's dog is always ready to help get the mail

Feb 25, 2021

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Bruno the Mini Newfydoodle

Brooklyn-based reader Lana Mirlas' dog is like a personal assistant ... who sometimes steals slippers

Feb 25, 2021

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Boner the Boston Terrier

This magnetic terrier loves curling up in owner Stephanie Thune's lap when he's not visiting the fire hydrants of Gilbert, Az.

Feb 25, 2021

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Sonny Bono the Rescue Mix

In Algonquin, Ill., Michelle Hahn's dog went from living in a shelter to living it up on Lake Michigan

Feb 25, 2021

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