Château Morrisette Creates Two NEW Wines for DOGS 4 A CAUSE

There are two new “dogs” at Château Morrisette, and both are “dogs for a cause.” In partnership with Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation, Château Morrisette has created LIBERTY and INDEPENDENCE, two new wines that pay tribute to service dogs and their dedication to enhancing the lives of children and adults with emotional and/or physical disabilities.

Château Morrisette will contribute a percentage of gross adjusted sales to Saint Francis. The partnership is a natural fit for a winery known for its dog-themed wines and continues its long-standing commitment to local and regional charities.

LIBERTY: Service Dog Red - $11.95 suggested retail price A dry red wine blended from three of Virginia’s finest grape varieties: Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Bursting with deep flavors and aromas, this sumptuous wine is a worthy tribute to Liberty.

INDEPENDENCE: Service Dog White - $11.95 suggested retail price A blend of Traminette and Riesling, this refreshing white wine is packed with lively fruit character. The smooth texture and entrancing floral aromas complete this delicious tribute to Independence.

Château Morrisette produced 2000 cases of LIBERTY: Service Dog Red and 1500 cases of INDEPENDENCE: Service Dog White. Both Service Dog wines will be available at retail locations where fine wines are sold. For more information, visit www.dogs4acause.org.

Reproduction of Popular Painting Now Available to Benefit Saint Francis

The popular and award-winning oil painting ‘Unconditional Love” by artist Mark Young, the touching portrait of a Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation recipient kissing his partner dog, has been made into a framed limited edition fine art print that is now available for purchase through Saint Francis. Through a special arrangement with the artist, part of the proceeds from the sale of each print will benefit Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation.

This high-quality limited edition print reproduction is mounted on stretched canvas, framed in a deluxe solid-wood decorative gold frame, and is ready to hang. The size of the canvas is 16” x 20” and with frame is 22” x 26”. Each print is signed by the artist on the back and includes a signed certificate of authenticity. The price is $800 and can be purchased through Saint Francis by check, cash or credit card. Purchased prints can be picked up at the Saint Francis offices, or if shipping is needed, will be handled for an additional $55 via UPS in an appropriately packed art shipping box.

To order your signed, framed, limited edition reproduction of “Unconditional Love”, call the Saint Francis office at 540-362-3647, ext. 106. Please allow up to four weeks for delivery of this specially-produced framed fine art reproduction.

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About the Artist Mark Young

Mark Young’s oil paintings have won awards in numerous juried art shows -- including four People’s Choice Best of Show -- and in art-publication competitions. His work is featured in several magazines. Many private and corporate collectors around the U.S. own his paintings, and he has painted numerous commissioned portraits of people, animals and buildings. Six commercial galleries currently do or have represented his work, and he has had several one-person exhibitions in addition to invitational group shows. Unlike many artists who specialize in a narrow range of subjects and composition approaches, Mark’s wide breadth of subjects is one of his hallmarks, and his work is known for its convincing realism.

Mark has been involved as a volunteer with The Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation for five years and painted “Unconditional Love” in 2004, using Saint Francis service dog recipient Jim Cunningham and his partner Checkers as models for the painting. The original painting was sold in 2005 and is now in a private collection.