Every good team has that one member who brings the sunshine, the kind soul who’s always up for anything, never says no, and somehow manages to be everywhere at once. At Long Dog Wines, that’s Nibby.

Nibby is our long-legged intern. She’s still finding her niche (and that’s perfectly fine), but in the meantime, she’s mastering the art of being everywhere we need her, exactly when we need her, usually arriving in a joyful blur of wagging tail and enthusiasm.

Hi, I’m Nibby. How can I help you?

From the vineyard to the cellar, from the tasting room to the delivery van, Nibby runs on good vibes and genuine excitement. Need someone to greet guests? She’s at the door before the bell rings. Need an extra paw in the packing shed? She’s already got the boxes lined up. Forgot your water bottle in the bakkie? Don’t worry, Nibby’s halfway there already.

She’s the kind of dog who makes every task feel like an adventure, every moment a chance to learn something new. While Ziggy brings the glamour and Enzo keeps the tools ticking, Nibby brings the spirit, that youthful, can-do energy that reminds us why we love this place in the first place.

We’ve seen her helping Sam check the trellises, poking her nose into Dino’s barrels (with permission, of course), and sitting attentively by Lassy’s side at the fire, soaking up stories of vintages past. Even Noodle’s been known to let her take the lead on a security sweep or two, a rare honour.

Nibby and Enzo relaxing after a hard days work.

And while she hasn’t quite chosen her path yet, will she be a cellar assistant? A marketing maverick? A vineyard whisperer? One thing is clear: Nibby belongs here. She’s loved by all of us, and the farm wouldn’t feel quite the same without her bounding joy and tireless spirit.

So here’s to the interns, especially the long-legged, light-footed ones who teach us that showing up, being kind, and running full-tilt toward life is a skill worth bottling.

– The Long Dog Wines Family
(Posted on behalf of all the other dogs.)