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    Rescue Dog Wines®

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    Brand assets, founder bios, key facts, and high-resolution imagery for stories about Rescue Dog Wines. Working on a deadline? Email us directly.

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    Key facts

    Founded
    Family-owned California winery
    Region
    Lodi, CA — sustainably farmed
    Giveback
    50% of profits to 501(c)(3) dog-rescue partners
    Distribution
    DTC + wholesale across most U.S. states
    Wine Club
    Access-based loyalty: hand-curated shipments, shipping included, first access to new releases
    Ambassador program
    12% commission, managed via impact.com

    Press coverage

    Rescue Dog Wines in the press: features, reviews, and awards from publications that share our mission.

    Usdaa
    May 31, 2026
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    — Usdaa
    Read on Usdaa
    Apple
    Oct 22, 2024
    "What if every bottle of wine you opened also helped save a rescue dog’s life? In this episode, I talk with Blair Lott, co-founder of Rescue Dog Wines, about ho"
    — Apple
    Read on Apple
    Lodi Winegrape Commission
    Jun 6, 2026
    "Rescue Dog Wines; Blair and Laura Lott"
    — Lodiwine
    Read on Lodi Winegrape Commission
    One Green Planet
    Jun 6, 2026
    "Rescue Dog Wines has spent the past seven years blending a love for animals with a passion for winemaking."
    — Onegreenplanet
    Read on One Green Planet
    Into Wine
    Jun 6, 2026
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    — Intowine
    Read on Into Wine
    Recordnet
    Jun 6, 2026
    "blends owners' passions for wine and fostering recuse dogs <link rel=preconnect href=https"
    — Recordnet
    Read on Recordnet
    Life Between The Vines
    Jun 6, 2026
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    — Lifebetweenthevines
    Read on Life Between The Vines
    Wine Business
    Jun 6, 2026
    "Wine Industry Article Article"
    — Winebusiness
    Read on Wine Business
    Beverage Trade Network
    Jun 6, 2026
    "A family-owned winery in California, that donates 50% of its profits to dog rescue organizations, a Lott Family Cellars brand."
    — Beveragetradenetwork
    Read on Beverage Trade Network
    California State Fair Wine Competition
    May 31, 2026
    Double Gold
    99
    points
    Read on California State Fair Wine Competition
    Wine Enthusiast
    May 31, 2026
    92 pts
    "This complex, savory, even smoky style of wine is attractive in its aromas of grilled baguette and toasted almond. The palate brings generous baked apple, butter and almond flavors that match the rich texture and velvety bubbles."
    — Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast
    Read on Wine Enthusiast
    Wine Enthusiast
    May 31, 2026
    92 pts
    "This wine is lively, fresh with aromas of pineapple, kiwi, guava and orange zest on the nose. The midpalate has flavors of lemongrass, mandarin orange, vanilla extract and lemon cream to finish. Pair with seafood stir fry."
    — Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast
    Read on Wine Enthusiast
    Wine Enthusiast
    May 31, 2026
    "Rescue Dog Wines ratings on Wine Enthusiast"
    — Wine Enthusiast
    Read on Wine Enthusiast
    California State Fair Wine Competition
    May 31, 2026
    Silver
    93
    points
    Read on California State Fair Wine Competition
    California State Fair Wine Competition
    May 31, 2026
    Gold
    96
    points
    Read on California State Fair Wine Competition
    California State Fair Wine Competition
    May 31, 2026
    91
    points
    Read on California State Fair Wine Competition
    This Dog's Life
    May 30, 2026
    "Make world-class wines from locally sourced Lodi AVA grapes."
    — Jillian Blume, This Dog's Life
    Read on This Dog's Life
    The Press Democrat
    May 30, 2026
    "Rescue Dog Wines has made dogs an equal partner in their business."
    — Kathryn Reed, The Press Democrat
    Read on The Press Democrat
    Nashville Scene
    May 30, 2026
    "Rescue Dog Wines are better than Josh."
    — Chris Chamberlain, Nashville Scene
    Read on Nashville Scene
    San Francisco Chronicle
    May 30, 2026
    "Double Gold (2024 Demi-Sec) — SF Chronicle Wine Competition"
    — SF Chronicle

    Story angles we can speak to

    • The 50% commitment. Why a for-profit winery donates half its profits — and how it stays viable.
    • Lodi vs Napa. The case for California's most sustainability-certified appellation as the next premium-wine story.
    • Cause-marketing fatigue. Why "1% of one SKU" doesn't move consumers anymore — and what does.
    • Rescue Ambassadors. A non-MLM affiliate model giving 501(c)(3) partners a 12% recurring revenue line.
    • The economics of dog rescue. What recurring funding (vs one-time grants) actually changes for shelters.

    Approved quotes

    "We built Rescue Dog Wines as the opposite of a cause-marketing campaign. The mission is the product, not the marketing."

    — Founders, Rescue Dog Wines

    Brand assets

    Logos, bottle imagery, and founder photos available on request. Email press@rescuedogwines.com with your outlet and deadline and we'll send a Dropbox link.

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