Label shoppers, be on the lookout for
Cru Vin Dogs wine with bottles sporting gorgeous portraits of labs, golden retrievers, and German shorthaired pointers. These beautiful, anatomically-correct illustrations of our favorite furry friends were created by local artist
Jay P. Snellgrove, and they catch your attention. Which is a good thing, because not only are these boutique wines excellent, they're a worthy purchase, with 10 percent of sales going to three canine causes: the
Alie Foundation ,
Canine Companions for Independence , and
Morris Animal Foundation .
We first discovered the Denver-based wine group a couple months back, and they've since become
one of our favorite ways to spread some good . My summer pick is the citrusy Sauvignon Blanc (perfect for tempering the heat), but I also love the rich, slightly spicy Cabernet-Syrah. Find these wines at shops like
Mondo Vino and
DiVino Wine & Spirits , and restaurants such as
Japon and
Solera .
Bonus: Check out Cru Vin Dogs' gallery, with limited-edition giclee prints.
1500 S. Pearl St., Suite 100