If you thought sommeliers had the best noses in the business, think again—turns out the real heroes wear fur and answer to “good dog!” 🐾🍷 In the latest post from the Downtown Paso Robles Wine District, “Sniff Happens: Dogs Saving Wine”, we dive into the fascinating (and delightfully fuzzy) world of vineyard and cellar dogs. From Golden Retrievers trained to sniff out vine-ruining pests before they strike, to pups detecting cork taint with precision that would make any lab jealous, these four-legged MVPs prove wine isn’t just about terroir—it’s also about terrier! It’s a charming, tail-wagging read that celebrates the snouts that keep our glasses clean and our hearts full.
Read my latest article for the Paso Robles downtown association: Sniff Happens: Dogs Saving Wine
~Slàinte!
Who knew? And GREAT news for us dog lovers. Now if only the dogs New Yorkers adopted during Covid and now are being left at animal shelters could be wine-trained!
Dogs truly are amazing! And yes, agree 100%. I wish all dogs had a happy home! Maybe it’s an idea to get them out of the shelters!