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Dogs: Wine's Best Friends

Wine Spectator is celebrating the canine companions of wineries and wine lovers in our new section. Here are the tales of 24 California wine country dogs. Now, share your own favorite dog photos!
Portrait of Barbara Banke outside with one of her dogsDogs: Wine's Best Friends Portrait of Barbara Banke outside with one of her dogsDogs: Wine's Best Friends
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Dogs of California Wine Country

Big or small, sleek or fluffy, vineyard hound or couch puppy—the dogs of California wine country are special members of winegrowing families. We introduce you to the leaders of the pack—the meeters, …

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