As our official mascot for the Clare Luce Abbey Estate, Ripley is practically undeterred from her mission (especially if it involves chasing the wild rabbits). She's got many tricks up her sleeve (so to speak), and always amazes us with her charm and wit. When working under the pressures of winemaking it's important to have someone like Ripley to provide a sense of doggy-perspective and good humor. Who knows, she might even inspire our next special wine release.
To the left are a few pictures of Ripley with us in our red tractor. They may looked staged or like some half-baked corporate marketing ploy, but honestly this is what Ripley enjoys most. You would not believe her level of excitement with the mere mention of "tractor."
We know we run the risk of being a bit self-indulgent by putting pictures of our dog on our website, but she's truly a daily inspiration. So maybe during your next sip of our Cabernet Sauvignon you'll catch yourself in mid-smile and think, "yup, there's a little Ripley levity in there." |