Why Every Winery Needs a Cat (Part 2)
Photo: Gabby the Philo Ridge Vineyards cat
This morning I was delighted to see that Farley had posted a great list of reasons why every winery should have a cat on her blog, Wine Outlook. She graciously invited me to add to her list. I worked for two wineries, both of which had resident felines, and I have visited several others with cats on the property. Here’s what I think:
Why Every Winery Needs a Cat (Part 2):
1. A friendly cat hanging around the tasting room entrance makes a great greeter.
2. A cat gives a winery a more distinct personality, especially if the cat is unusual in any way (extra large, unique color, etc.). This will help people remember the winery, and is also good for marketing — Farley had mentioned the merchandising opps, so I am piggy backing on that.
3. Cat pee is a common wine descriptor. If a customer complains about a wine’s aroma, you can just blame it on the cat. 
4. If someone has too much to drink, the cat can be trained to bat at their ankles to get them to slow down.
5. Cats are good decorations.
-Jill
November 9th, 2006 at 2:36 pm
Sadly, they aren’t so welcome at off-site wine tastings. I had to put a sweet, skinny kitty outside last night where I was pouring at a fundraiser. The ladies in charge were freaking out and couldn’t catch him. But he came to me…unfortunately. I didn’t want to do it.It was hard to see him peering through the glass doors.
November 9th, 2006 at 2:55 pm
that i would imagine. good for you for trying though!