Amber the Winery dog turned 10 last week.  She was adopted from a former vineyard manager of Clos LaChance when she was just a runt puppy. Amber has made a number of signifigant contributions to Clos LaChance, including: 

-Stealing food off desks, the table, out of trash cans.
-Barking at unfamiliar men that come in the front door. Although not at unfamilar women. 
-Having serious gas issues when we are closed up in the conference room for a marathon staff meeting. 
-Weaseling a treat after going potty outside. (Isn't that what dogs are supposed to do?)
-Licking faces. 

For this we thank you Amber, and hold a party to celebrate your 10th birthday. You are becoming an old lady (70 years by my dog-year calculator), somewhat grumpy, especially with all the new dogs coming to visit. But we love you always.

The third vintage of Amber's Cuvee Sparkling Wine (Blanc de Blanc from the Santa Cruz Mountains) will be released later this year.