Dogs of California Wine Country

Dogs

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

Tim Fish

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

This Issue/Marvin R. Shanken

Man’s Best Friend

Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken reflects on the joys of having a pet

Marvin R. Shanken

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

Dogs

Dog-Friendly Wineries in Napa and Sonoma

Take your pet along as you tour these tasting rooms

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Dogs

Bruno of Caymus Vineyards

Chuck Wagner's Italian sporting dog loves spending time in the water

Tim Fish

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

Dogs

Riley, Imogene and Penny of Jackson Family Wines

Barbara Banke's three dogs lead an active life in Sonoma

Tim Fish

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Dogs

Solomon and Luna of Hudson Ranch & Vineyards

Grapegrower Lee Hudson's Lurchers were always by his side as he patrolled his Carneros ranch

Kim Marcus

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

Dogs

Rocky of Hall Wines

Kathryn and Craig Hall's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was a champion cuddler and frequent flier

Tim Fish

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

Dogs

Molly of Lokoya and Cardinale

Winemaker Chris Carpenter's Novia Scotia Duck Toller is as happy amid the vines as in the water

Tim Fish

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

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Tucker of Peter Michael Winery

Vintner Peter Michael's Black Lab loves to roam the Sonoma ranch

Tim Fish

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Jade and Ollie of Cirq and Chev

Michael and Sarah Browne's German Shepherd and Corgi loved to hang out despite their differences

Tim Fish

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Dogs

Holly of Dry Creek Vineyard

Kim Stare Wallace's Yellow Lab had a reputation for going AWOL from the yard

Tim Fish

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

Dogs

Theo, Carlos and Grizzly of Copper Cane

Joe Wagner's quirky trio includes two dogs who love vineyard visits and a homebody

Tim Fish

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue