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DOGGONE GOOD News & Events!

   

We want to share our good news with you first and give you a chance to meet up with us at one of these special events. Enjoy browsing our updates!

NEWS

MUTT LYNCH WINS 2013 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMPETITION LABEL SWEEPSTAKE!  WIN IS SECOND IN TWO YEARS!
The judging committee of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition announced Friday, January 11th that Mutt Lynch Winery had been awarded the Label Sweepstake as well as Best of Class/Series for its limited production, vineyard designate "mbf" line. This represents the second consecutive year that Mutt Lynch has won the Sweepstake. "To win this award once is an honor. To win it two years running is incredible!" said Owner and Winemaker, Brenda Lynch.

"mbf" (Man's Best Friend) labels utilize compelling black and white photography that drive home the passion for great winemaking and animal rescue that is at the heart of the brand.

Rae Huestis Design, Walnut Creek, CA has been designing labels for the winery since its inception. Paragon Label of Petaluma, CA provides label printing services for the winery.

MUTT LYNCH WINS 2013 BEAST OF THE BAY AWARD FOR MOST DOG FRIENDLY WINERY
Mutt Lynch has been named the most dog-friendly winery by the readers of Bay Woof magazine. This iaccolade is truly meaningful because it comes straight from the readers. Citing our "canine-centricity" and great wine as the major draw in bringing voters and their dogs to the winery, we just can't argue with the results of this poll! Thank you readers and thank you Bay Woof! Hope to see everybody at the winery soon.

2012 NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA DOGCATEMY RESCUE AWARDS--BRENDA LYNCH MAKES SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO PRESIDENT JOHN STEVENSON FOR "MUTT-I-GREES" CURRICULUM
It was a star-studded evening at the Starlight Room at the Waldorf Astoria on Monday, December 17th, as Brenda Lynch made a special presentation to North Shore Animal League America's President, John Stevenson. The gala event which recognized the organization's lifesaving work in assisting over 1 million animals since it's founding and truly heroic efforts post hurricane "Sandy" was attended by Cesar Millan, Beth Stern, Kathryn Erbe, Tanya Marchiol and a host of other animal advocate luminaries. Our own Brenda Lynch made the special presentation in honor of the innovative "Mutt-i-grees" Curriculum which seeks to raise awareness of the beauty of adopting shelter animals, elevate their status and reduce animal cruelty through education and innovative programs. Mr. Stevenson received a specially etched bottle of "Portrait of a Mutt" with the "Mutt-I-Grees" logo. Well done North Shore, President Stevenson and Brenda!
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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

August 3
Dog Days of Summer at Mutt Lynch - Join Mutt Lynch as we celebrate all things Wine & Dog! We will be creating the ultimate "Hound Lounge" where you can taste all of our great wines, mix and mingle with the mightiest of Mutts, sample great food and music, and well...just have an awesome time. Activities include Pet Costume Contest and Dog Singing Contest. DJ/MC provided by Camelot Party Music. Open to the public and free to Club Mutt members. Dog Days of Summer 2013 benefits the Sonoma Humane Society.

100% of our $10 Ticket Fee will be donated to the Sonoma Humane Society! 
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August 31
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend/Taste of Sonoma - Mutt Lynch is once again delighted to be participating in Sonoma Wine Country Weekend/Taste of Sonoma. With more than 200 wineries pouring thousands of wines and over 60 local chefs whipping up divine pairings, Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for oenophiles and foodies alike.
Named one of the “10 Best Wine and Food Events in the United States” by Celebrated Living magazine, Taste of Sonoma is a coveted ticket!
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DID WE MISS YOU? HERE'S SOME OF OUR RECENT/PAST EVENTS

June 5
Spring 2013 Wine Tasting Benefiting Equality Illinois PAC - Mutt Lynch was proud to particpate in "An Evening in Good Taste" an event to support the Equality Illinois Political Action Committee.

May 19
Dog-A-Palooza at Dairydell Canine! - A one-day festival celebrating "all things dog" and impressive pack made for a very fun day and many new Mutt Lynch customers!

May 18
Uncorked! A Benefit for Save The Bay - We came, we saw, we poured! Was a beautiful day at Ghirardelli Square. See you next year!

May 16
"Yappy Hour" at Empire Boat & RV Storage - We poured some doggone good wines at this "Yappy Hour." The event benefiited The Green Dog Rescue Project. Thanks for your support!

May 5
Petchitecture 2013! A Benefit for PAWS - Such style! This event always makes me want to bring my dog/home design to higher levels. We love this gala fundraiser that supports programs and services that help keep people and pets together, ensuring that neither illness nor age ever separates people from the unconditional love of their pets. See you next year!

April 20
Winemaker Meet 'N Greet with Brenda Lynch at Wilbur's Total Beverage - Thank you Wilbur's Total Beverage and the "Mutts" of Ft. Collins, CO for coming out to meet us and supporting the most worthy Ft. Collins Veterinary Emergency & Rehabilitation Hospital. Hope to see you again soon!

March 23
Winemaker Dinner at Greenfire Marketplace Restaurant/Benefit for Noah's Ark Animal Sancturay - Fabulous wines and 5-course meal by Chef Phillipe of Greenfire Marketplace benefitting NAAS. Yum! 

March 23
Winnebago County Animal Shelter "A Barking Good Wine Tasting"- A great event and a great cause. A pawesome good time!

March 13
American Animal Rescue Society Fundraiser & Charity Wine Tasting - Vino 100 Chicago and Mutt Lynch rocked it on behalf of the American Animal Rescue Society. If you missed the event, please learn more and support this organization.

March 1-3 and March 8-10
Mutt Lynch Wag & Bag Barrel Tastings - Wow you missed it! Two of the most exciting weekends of the year with barrel tastes of the best wine on the planet and huge discounts on our “futures.” See you in 2014!

February 16
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe 5th Annual Black Tie & Tails Gala - We walked the red carpet and got our dog on! Although the event is over we want you to continue to support this great organization. Now time to get the tuxedo and ball gown ready for next year!

February 16
2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Publict Tasting -You missed it! This was the 13th year of showcasing some mighty fine wine. The Public Tasting had thousands of patrons sampling great wine and fabulous food. Will next year be your year to attend this fabulous event?

February 9
4th Annual Paws For Love Gala - It was an evening of fun, food, fine wine, and Valentine memories to cherish. All proceeds benefitted homeless and abused animals. We hope to see you next year.

December 8, 2012
Mutt Lynch Holiday Shop Til You Drop  - forget about the mall, we had a gift for everyone on your holiday gifting giving list. And... how much more fun to wine taste as you're shopping?  Our holiday motto--"Ho, Woof, Ho!" We'll see who's on Santa's "naughty list" next year!

November 15, 2012
The Red Lion Lincoln Square  (Chicago) - was proud to highlight Mutt Lynch Winery Wines with enticing food pairings from their kitchen.  The event brought the best Mutt Lynch reserve wines from CA to Chicago. Perhaps wil see you next year?

October 27, 2012
A Thoughtful Harvest--The Eastside Bunch gathered to celebrate the harvest of 2012 and support a great Sonoma County organization--Food For Thought!
 

October 13, 2012
Mutt Lynch Dog Days of Harvest--The beneficiary of this event was the most worthy Green Dog Rescue Project. A dog-awesome event for sure!

October 6 & 7, 2012
Sonoma County Harvest Fair - This was one of the year's best opportunities to taste our great wine. Catch you next time.

September 29, 2012
Kibbles & Bids Vintage Gold - This  benefit for Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary,had something for everyone--wine, craft beers, gourmet food, live music, silent auction and...a wall of wine! Check it out next year.

September 23, 2012
BrightHaven Open House - Mutt Lynch was proud to support BrighHaven a unique and progressive animal care organization which provides sanctuary to animals requiring specialized treatment and elder care. Didn't make it? Check them out: www.brighthaven.org

September, 15, 2012
2012 Woofstock/Music Festival & Adopt-a-thon - We got our groove on and supported the efforts of the Marin Humane Society. Didn't make it? Save the bell bottoms and paisely for next year!

Bone Appetit A Celebration of Great Pairings - Mutt Lynch was happy to lend an assist to Canine Companions for Independence in their efforts to continue to provide highly-trained assistance dogs free of charge to children, adults and veterans with disabilities. Please consider supporting this most worthy organization.

August 31 to Sept 2, 2012
Taste of Sonoma/Sonoma Wine Country Weekend - We really rocked Labor Day Weekend in true Sonoma Wine Country Style! Mutt Lynch was a proud participant in the 33rd annual Taste of Sonoma held once again at the fabulous MacMurray Ranch. With more than 170 wineries pouring thousands of wines and over 60 local chefs whipping up divine food pairings, Taste of Sonoma offers a once in a lifetime experience to savor the best of Sonoma County wines and cuisine. If you missed us this year, you should start making plans for 2013!

August 24-25
Naperville Wine Festival - Mutt Lynch and Peterson Spirits & Fine Wines put on the dog at this festival. Thanks to all our old and new Chicago-area friends who came out to meets us!

August 4, 2012
Eastside Winery Regatta set sail. Too bad you missed it! 

July 28, 2012
Eastside Bunch Event held at Mutt Lynch Winery from 11am to 4 pm... Mark this date in your calendar for a day of wine tasting and tasty treats.  More info to come

June 23, 2012
Barkus Open House! The time is now! Our grape dogs (some may say gods) have delivered and we have some fantastic wine to share with you, our most valued club members

January 6, 2012
Mutt Lynch Winery's 2009 Out of Reach Muttitage Red Wine takes Sweepstakes Award at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition!  That was just one of the SEVEN awards that the Mutts fetched at the "Largest Competition of American Wines in the World."  More Info

August 6, 2011
Don't miss out on the best Dog Celebration in the world, ok, the country, alright, California - in the North Bay!  Join us and seven other local wineries for our 7th Annual Dog Days of Summer Open House.  You'd be barking mad to miss it.  More Info
 
May 25, 2011
And the Winner of our 2011 Dog Art Wine Label Contest is... Out of Reach by Nancy Schutt.
We have deemed our 2011 Dog Art Today • Mutt Lynch Winery Dog Art Wine Label Contest a HOWLING SUCCESS with 101 doggone good entries received and over 6,000 votes cast.  And the envelope please.... Nancy Schutt's Out of Reach is this year's top dog painting!
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March 17, 2011
Our 2011 Dog Art Wine Label Contest is Underway!!
Dog Art Today and Mutt Lynch Winery have partnered for the third year running to host the 2011 Dog Art Wine Label Contest.  The prior two years' winners were smashing successes (wine & labels) - LeeRoy Out Loud and Rusty.  Who will be this year's winner?  Submit your artwork or vote. 
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June 09, 2010
And the Winner of the 2010 Dog Art Wine Label Contest is... RUSTY by Kimberly Kelly Santini
We have deemed our 2010 Dog Art Wine Label Contest a SMASHING SUCCESS! 77 entries were received, over 16,000 votes were cast, an awesome top ten entries were selected, and the winner is... RUSTY!
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June 01, 2010
Winewriter Dan Berger calls Mutt Lynch a PEDIGREE BRAND... We like that!
Our lunch with winewriter Dan Berger was a smashing success! He loved Brenda's winemaking style and rated 3 of our wines as EXCEPTIONAL!!!
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May 01, 2010
May - Shawsheen Village Liquors
There are many "heros" in our business; folks that support local animal shelters and help raise badly needed funds for the animals. We simply love it when it involves Mutt Lynch wines. This month's "hero" is Shawsheen Village Liquors in Andover MA!!
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April 05, 2010
2010 National Womens Wine Competition
Brenda Rocks!! The results are just in for the 2010 National Womens Wine Competition and Mutt Lynch has garnered 2 GOLD MEDALS and 12 medals in total!!
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March 31, 2010
Chris' Seattle Swing Raises Over $3,000!!
Chris has just returned from his latest swing through Seattle. The best part... helping raise over $3,000 for three local animal rescue organizations!
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March 29, 2010
Beast of the Bay Awards 2010 - Mutt Lynch Winery Voted Most DOG FRIENDLY WINERY... Again!
It's official! We have just been voted the most DOG FRIENDLY WINERY for the second year in a row by Bay Woof in San Francisco!
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March 15, 2010
Dog Art Today - Mutt Lynch Winery Dog Art Wine Label Contest!!
Dog Art Today and Mutt Lynch Winery's 2nd Annual Dog Art Wine Label Contest is off and running. The contest runs through May - submit your art, vote online! Then join us at our Dog Days of Summer for the unveiling of the new label and wine!!
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February 19, 2010
Our First Ever Yappy Hour!
Our first ever Thursday evening Yappy Hour at our winery was a fun time for all... canines even more than wine tasters!
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February 16, 2010
Patch's First Black Tie Affair!
Patch attended his first ever black tie affair on Saturday for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe Black Tie & Tails Gala - at the Ritz Carlton!!!
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January 31, 2010
2009 - A Doggone Good Year!
We try to help out whenever and wherever we can – with donations of our wine, time and contributions. We are pleased to report that 2009 was a Doggone Good Year!!
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January 30, 2010
A K-9 First for Mutt Lynch Winery
Over the course of the year, we support many worthy causes. Just in from Lakeville, MN - our wines helped raise funds for their local K9 police rescue dog!
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November 28, 2009
Mutt Lynch Featured on ABC TV San Francisco
Mutt Lynch Winery was front and center in a San Francisco ABC TV feature on dog friendly businesses! Watch the video!!
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November 05, 2009
A Whirlwind & Worthwhile Trip!!!
Chris is just back from a whirlwind trip to the Southeast and East Coast... 8 states in 4 weeks! His favorite part... helping raise funds for local animal shelters!
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September 16, 2009
Fall News, Events and More!!
Fall is our busiest season at Mutt Lynch - harvest, events and more events. As Harvest approaches, check out our latest news!
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August 18, 2009
Dog Days of Summer a Smashing Success!
Our Dog Days of Summer was a wonderful weekend for dogs and humans both - sniffing, tasting and donations (in no particular order) were the highlights. Read More!
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August 01, 2009
Gold, Gold and More Gold in 2009 !!!
We've just received the results from our major summer wine competitions and... drum roll please ... we've struck GOLD again and again and again!
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May 17, 2009
Spring "Mutt" News... a little this, a little that!
What do dancing, painting, Montana and our Unleashed and Fou Fou le Blanc have in common? Read on!
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April 30, 2009
Mutt Lynch Winery & Dog Art Today Partner on a Dog-Awesome New Wine
Mutt Lynch Winery and Dog Art Today, a very, very cool "dog art" blog, have partnered for something truly dog-awesome: a dog art contest for a new wine label!! Spread the word to your "dog art" artist friends!!
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April 30, 2009
Healdsburg Animal Shelter Imagine the Pawsabilities 2009
Mutt Lynch Winery is happy to help publicize the Healdsburg Animal Shelter's "Imagine the Pawsabilities 2009" fundraiser. We'll be there with auction paddles raised!
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February 19, 2009
One of The West's 10 Most Ultimutt Wineries... & San Francisco Bay Area's Best Dog-Friendly Winery!
Mutt Lynch is excited to be among City Dog Magazine's 10 Most ULTIMUTT Wineries!! And ... equally excited to be San Francisco Bay Woof's Beast of the Bay Award Winner as BEST DOG-FRIENDLY WINERY!!
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February 11, 2009
Patch's Valentine's Thoughts
A magical combination of Greyhounds, Valentine's Day and Wine!
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January 21, 2009
Dogonomic Stimulus Package
What tiny little Mutt Lynch Winery is doing do to help the cause!
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January 13, 2009
More GOLD MEDALS... Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun!!
Results from the 2009 San Francisco Wine Competition are in... and Mutt Lynch will double your pleasure with its TWO GOLD MEDALS!!
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January 01, 2009
Patch the Winery Dog - Annual Update
Speaking of dogs...
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November 18, 2008
HoHoHo Holiday Greetings from The Lynch's
Vintage 2008 is over, our wines are tucked safely away in barrel and we are getting ready for the holiday season. Brenda, Chris, Katie, Porter and Patch wish you a very Happy Holidays!!
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