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    While grapes are unsafe for most animals, there is no reason critters can't inspire wine lovers. The playful and majestic nature of all sorts of creatures has helped wineries around the world discover and deliver their brand's message. Check out these wine companies that took a walk on the wild side and found their unique flavor. 

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    FRENCHIE WINERY 

    Location: St. Helena, California

    Average Price: $30

    Animal Connection: Inspired by his French Bulldog's friendly demeanor, the owner of this winery strove to create a place where animal lovers and their furry friends could gather and enjoy good company. 

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    BLACK CAT VINEYARDS

    Location: Napa, California

    Average Price: $25

    Animal Connection: These vineyards were named after a feral cat that hung around the area while the owner was establishing Black Cat. She later adopted the kitty and has continued to take more needy feral cats into her home. 

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    PENGUIN BAY WINERY 

    Location: Hector, New York 

    Average Price: $15

    Animal Connection: A portion of all of Penguin Bay Winery's profits go to help the Humboldt Penguins of the nearby Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

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    WILD HORSE WINERY

    Location: Templeton, California 

    Average Price: $36 

    Animal Connection: This winery is named for the animals that once roamed the California landscape and their unbridled passion for life. 

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    MUTT LYNCH WINERY 

    Location: Healdsburg, California

    Average Price: $20

    Animal Connection: Mutt Lynch Winery is dog-obsessed, plastering pooches on all of their wine labels. The company also contributes part of every sale to local animal shelters, to ensure more dogs find loving homes. 

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    PURPLE COW VINEYARDS

    Location: Forest Grove, Oregon 

    Average Price: $24

    Animal Connection: The vineyards were named by the owner's daughter, who remarked they were cute and unique, like a purple cow. Since then, Purple Cow Vineyards has tried to set themselves apart in fun ways. 

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    FAT CAT CELLARS

    Location: Napa, California 

    Average Price: $8

    Animal Connection: Fat Cat Cellars named their product after the cool and collected image of the jazz loving feline that casually be-bops through life. 

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    BARKING FROG WINERY 

    Location: Carlton, Oregon

    Average Price: $34

    Animal Connection: In Native American culture, the Barking Frog is a symbol of prosperity and peace in nature. The winery took on this name to reflect their Earth-friendly ideals and practices. 

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    ELEPHANT ON A TIGHTROPE WINES

    Location: Throughout France

    Price: $11

    Animal Connection: The creators of Elephant on a Tightrope chose the name after learning elephants are known for their balance and sense of smell, two important qualities in wine. Since their beginning, the company has donated to the African Wildlife Foundation to support elephants. 

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    SPOILED DOG WINERY 

    Location: Langley, Washington

    Average Price: $20

    Animal Connection: This winery is a tribute to the owner's two Australian Shepherds. The pooches live the high life on the grounds, guarding the grapes and entertaining other dogs who come to visit. 

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    MONKEY BAY WINERY

    Location: Monkey Bay, New Zealand

    Average Price: $10

    Animal Connection: This winery is located on a land of legend. It is here that many New Zealand citizens say they have spied monkeys, even though none are indigenous to the country. 

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    CAPE OF GOOD HOPE WINE CO. - CHEETAH SERIES

    Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

    Price: $10

    Animal Connection: A company dedicated to distrubuting wines from South Africa, Cape of Good Hope wanted to give something back to the country. To help, the company created a "cheetah wines" series. Profits from these wines go to the Cheetah Conservation Fund in South Africa.