…dog house wine, that is! It’s "Maxie’s Merlot", from California.
Honest, I wasn’t even in the wine department when I found this bottle of wine. (OK, I WAS in the wine department earlier, but that’s NOT where I found this!) I found it at World Market in the front of the store. It had it’s own little display.
The label on the back of the bottle is covered in little red paw prints and this is what it says:
WELCOME TO THE DOG HOUSE
Dogs know pedigree. They can spot a purebred from a mongrel at twenty paces in the dead of night. What’s their secret? World-class noses. Man’s (and woman’s) best friend has a sense of smell that puts even the finest connoisseur to shame. And what does the mighty canine have to say about our Merlot? Well, if we understand dog correctly, this looks to be a wine of good lineage with blueberries, dried herbs and a soft, lush texture. Give it two paws up.
As a former guide dog trainer, my discovery of this wine was clearly just meant to be. And here’s why
(quoted from the home page of the web site, which is really kinda cute):
The Wine that Gives Back
At dog house winery we offer more than just an outstanding taste experience. As you enjoy a delicious glass of Charlie’s Chard, Checkers’ Cab, or Maxie’s Merlot you will be supporting Guide Dogs for the Blind, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the visually impaired through the human-animal bond. Through this partnership, we are reaching out to dog lovers with an affinity for wine AND giving back to the community. Enjoy our wines knowing you are contributing to a wonderful cause!
Why, I think I’ll do just that. Right now.
Good night!
~ Connie
Planet of the Blind 
Hi Day,
I enjoyed this wine actually. I generally prefer a cabernet over a merlot, but this wine was fine for the price. I’d happily buy more to support this cause.
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Let us know how it is. I’ve seen the wine and was curious. 🙂
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