You've Found the Pawfect Wine Pairings for National Dog Month

It's no secret that humans love their dogs. We treat them like children. Sometimes better than our actual children! Dogs understand us. They complete us. They are the perfect complement to our humanity. After a long day we get to come home to a tail wag and dance routine to show their excitement. When we are down, they show empathy and bring us back to even. It's a truly magical meeting of species! As we have officially entered National Dog Month, it's only right that a leading dog trainer and top California winery have put their big brains together and found a way to benefit a leading dog charity while supporting our best friends and our love of wine.

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards , a family-owned and certified sustainable Sonoma County winery, today announced a fetching partnership with renowned dog trainer and canine behavioral expert Nicole Ellis . In honor of National Dog Month, the two have set out to help pet lovers and wine-curious consumers across the U.S. identify the "PAWfect" wine varietal to enjoy based on their favorite dog breeds. The wine and pooch-inspired combinations were selected from St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Sonoma County and Reserve lines, which honors the brand's namesake and supports long-time charity partner Canine Companions ^® .

" This partnership with St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is about celebrating dogs' fun and quirky traits and how they can inspire us to enjoy life's finer sips ," says Nicole Ellis. " Much like the beloved Golden Retriever is known for its friendly and playful, yet intelligent nature, a classic Sonoma County Chardonnay offers a well-balanced and versatile experience with a creamy yet lively finish ."

Nicole Ellis is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and pet lifestyle expert renowned for her innovative and positive reinforcement training techniques. Drawing on her vast experience with different dog breeds, Nicole crafted a pairing list that reflects the essence of a wide variety of dogs, from spirited mixed breeds to calm and reliable Bull Mastiffs. Each was thoughtfully selected to resonate with the playful and sometimes profound ways our pets enhance our lives.

St. Francis’ Partnership with Canine Companions:

• St. Francis Winery & Vineyard has been a partner of Canine Companions since 2020
• The brand honors its namesake, St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment, by sustainably producing award-winning wines and supporting animal charities
• For every bottle of Sonoma County and Reserve wines purchased, St. Francis donates one dollar to bolster the mission of Canine Companions, up to $100,000 annually
• Now, in its third year of this partnership, St. Francis has generously contributed $300,000 to support the work of Canine Companions

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