Owner: Howard Derman, wine consultant
Location: Irvine, Calif.
Dog Name: Zeus
Age: 7
Breed: Mini Goldendoodle
In a Word: Sophisticated
Job Title: Client greeter during hosted tastings
Star Quality: Definitely does not like to be alone—always at your side!
Favorite Reward: Zeus loves chasing any ball; the Golden Retriever part truly comes out!
Favorite Activity: Running after a ball—he will never stop
Favorite Getaway: Sitting with me in our backyard as I end the day with a glass of wine
Forgivable Flaw: Barking when the doorbell rings
Background Story: This photo shows one of our favorite times to share: A Wine Spectator Grand Tour souvenir glass in hand, in the backyard, enjoying a great red (8-year-old Bella Union) from the famed Rutherford, Napa, vineyard that sits along Bella Oaks Road. Super end of the day!
