Nala of Foley Family Wines

Vintner Bill Foley's Golden Retriever can often be seen at his Chalk Hill Winery office

Portrait of vintner Bill Foley with Golden Retriever Nala
Nala's New Home: The Golden Retriever has adapted to life with her “grandfather,” Bill Foley, who took her in after tragedy.

Wine Spectator celebrates the canine companions who meet, greet and bring cheer at wineries large and small. Here is the tale of vintner Bill Foley's Golden Retriever, who has redirected her energies from bird hunting to ball chasing.

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