Sonoma County winery says it cloned its ambassador dog: Meet Stella and Mella

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Sonoma Co. winery says it cloned its ambassador dog
Flambeaux Winery in Sonoma County cloned its ambassador dog. Stella and her clone, Mella, visited the ABC7 News studio on Tuesday.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A North Bay winery has cloned its ambassador dog.

Stella, a Maremma Sheepdog, and her energetic cloned puppy counterpart, Mella, visited the studio on Tuesday.

Art Murray, founder of Flambeaux Winery in Sonoma County, describes Stella, 9, as the "unicorn of Maremmas" who also serves as part of the winery's brand.

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He answers some ABC7's burning questions and goes into detail about the two dogs and the cloning process with morning anchor Reggie Aqui.

Watch the full interview in the player above.

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