Dog-friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

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Dog-friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

By Aimee Long May 5, 2025

Heading out on a day of wine tasting in Sonoma Valley doesn’t mean you have to leave your furry friends at home—in Sonoma County, wine and dogs go hand in hand. Although it can be difficult to figure out which of the region’s hundreds of wineries allow canines to join their owners for a day of viticulture fun, we’re making it easy with our list of the best vineyards in Sonoma to bring your furry companions.

Ready for a fun day in Wine Country? These 25 dog-friendly wineries in Sonoma County will welcome Fifi and Fido with open arms and open spaces to roam.

Sonoma Valley: Kenwood & Glen Ellen

Landmark Winery
Photos courtesy of Landmark Vineyards

Landmark Vineyards

You’ll have two different dog-friendly locations to choose from at Landmark Vineyards, including the Hop Kiln Estate and the Kenwood Estate. On leash dogs are welcome to join sippers for experiences in outdoor spaces, including the Hop Kiln Estate Bocce Ball Court, which includes a glass of wine and charcuterie board. No judgment if you slip your furry friend a slice of prosciutto.

Visit: 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, CA 95452
Contact: (707) 833-0053

Muscardini Cellars

A family-friendly winery in Sonoma Valley that welcomes dogs like family, Muscardini Cellars is tucked in the tiny town of Kenwood. Guests can feel comfortable bringing little ones, both canine and human, and enjoying an Italian-inspired glass of wine, like their Vermentino or Sangiovese, on the backyard patio.

Visit: 9380 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452
Contact: (707) 933-9305

Kunde Family Winery

Sure, getting to bring man’s best friend to a winery is cool. But what about getting to go on a vineyard hike with your furry BFF? Sonoma Valley’s Kunde Family Winery leads several dog-friendly hikes a year (check their calendar of events), trekking through vineyards, woodlands, and grasslands on the Kunde estate, and ending with a wine tasting and lunch.

Visit: 9825 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452
Contact: (707) 833-5501

B.R. Cohn Winery

Founded by the band manager of the Doobie Brothers, B.R. Cohn Winery knows how to have a good time, whether that be winery concerts, olive grove strolls, or wine flights with canine friends in tow. When you visit this charming Glen Ellen winery with your pooch, just don’t forget to bring your doggie bags and leashes!

Visit: 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Contact: (707) 938-4064

Deerfield Ranch Winery

With an entire wine label named after their winery dog, Obi Wine Kenobi, Deerfield Ranch Winery understands how fun it is to bring man’s best friend along for the ride. Even better, dogs are allowed inside the winery’s sprawling 23,000-square-foot caves. Tour vineyards and sip on their small batch, reserve wines—your beloved companions will thank you for the walk through the vines.

Visit: 10200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95442
Contact: (707) 833-5215

VJB Cellars

A family-owned winery dedicated to their Italian roots and hospitality, VJB Cellars welcomes friendly dogs outside. Soak up the sun with Fido on the piazza, transporting you straight to the Tuscan countryside with a glass of Nebbiolo in hand.

Visit: 60 Shaw Avenue, Kenwood, CA 95452
Contact: (707) 833-2300

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Larson Family Winery
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Larson Family Winery

Larson Family Winery’s four resident winery dogs, Rosko, Louie, Gus, and Rocky, are a testament to just how dog-obsessed this Sonoma spot is. Your pooch is welcome as long as they remain leashed and are well-socialized with both children and other dogs. Kick back with a glass of Three Lab Cab (an ode to three of their beloved canines) and enjoy beautiful views of the vineyards.

Visit: 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: (707) 983-3031

Bartholomew Estate Winery

What could be more dog-friendly than a vineyard surrounded by a 375-acre private park? Voted one of the most beautiful wineries in Sonoma by the San Francisco Chronicle, Bartholomew Estate Winery welcomes leashed pooches with the option to grab wine to go (for enjoying in the park) or unique tastings like their Antonia Bartholomew Legacy Vineyard Tour & Tasting.

Visit: 1000 Vineyard Lane, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: (707) 509-0540

Roche Winery

Known for their quintessential Irish hospitality, Roche Winery offers dog lovers and wine lovers alike a sprawling outdoor “Tasting Plaza” to enjoy wine (and a petting session or two). Snuggle up with your furry friend by the outdoor fireplace, where vineyard views stretch to the horizon.

Visit: 22097A Bonness Road, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: (707) 935-7115

Gundlach Bundschu

Affectionately referred to as “Gun Bun,” Gundlach Bundschu is a sixth-generation family-owned winery that got its start in the 1800s. Dubbed by Travel + Leisure as one of the best wineries in Sonoma, visitors have their pick of the litter when it comes to unique experiences, like the Pinz Excursion, which gets guests up close and personal with the vineyards in a Swiss army vehicle. Guter hund’s…ahem…good dogs are welcome to tag along!

Visit: 2000 Denmark Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: (707) 938-5277

Healdsburg / Dry Creek Valley / Santa Rosa

Seghesio Vineyards
Photo courtesy of Seghesio

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Settle in for a Wine Country picnic with your pooch, courtesy of Seghesio Family Vineyards. Opt for the Grove Experience, essentially an outdoor lounge—and the perfect dog-friendly sipping setup. No reservations are needed, but you might want to get here early on weekends to snag this spot, as this seating area is first-come, first-served.

Visit: 700 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 433-3579

St. Francis Winery

Friendly, leashed dogs are more than welcome to join guests at St. Francis Winery. While this popular winery offers a range of tasting experiences, you can bring your pups along on the self-guided Vineyard Adventure, which winds its way 1.2 miles through the Wild Oak Estate Vineyard.

Visit: 100 Pythian Road at Highway 12, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Contact: (888) 675-9463

Dry Creek Vineyard

The spacious outdoor areas at Dry Creek Vineyard are great for dog owners who want to sip with their furry friends in tow. Surrounded by scenic views, this picturesque winery offers sneak peeks at their sustainable winemaking process and a wide variety of delicious vino to sample.

Visit: 3770 Lambert Bridge Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 433-1000

Balletto Vineyards

Once the largest vegetable farm in Northern California, Balletto Vineyards transformed its 850 acres into a thriving winery. Bring along your furry friends for a self-guided vineyard tour or opt to learn more about their sustainable winemaking practices on the Winery Estate Tour & Tasting. Water bowls and plenty of dog treats are included to keep everyone happy.

Visit: 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Contact: (707) 568-2455

Matanzas Creek Winery
Photo courtesy of Matanzas Creek Winery

Matanzas Creek Winery

Hidden in a remote corner of Sonoma, Matanzas Creek Winery is the perfect spot to bring your four-legged friends. Pooches are allowed both inside and outside, so you won’t miss out on experiences like the Picnic & Bottle Service, Collector’s Tasting, or sipping a glass of their coveted Sauvignon Blanc in the lavender fields.

Visit: 6097 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Contact: (707) 528-6464

West Wines

West Wines is proud to welcome Fifi and Fido on their dog-friendly patio, with beautiful views of their vineyards to boot. This laid-back Sonoma winery allows walk-ins and offers two tasting flights, picnics, and a self-guided vineyard tour that even man’s best friend will love.

Visit: 1000 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 433-2066

Bacchus Landing

A collective that brings eight different boutique wineries together in one place, Bacchus Landing is the perfect spot to tick off a tasting (or two!). Grab a bottle to enjoy on their sunny piazza or while hitting the bocce ball courts. Oh, and friendly, leashed dogs are more than welcome to join you.

Visit: 14210 Bacchus Landing Way, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 395-0697

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Wilson Winery

Wilson Winery is centered around the property’s beloved “old tin barn,” a relic of the first wineries in Dry Creek Valley. Settle in for their Signature Deck Tasting, which comes with plenty of sun-soaked views and sips of their single-vineyard wines. Bringing along your canine companion and picnic supplies is encouraged. Bone Appetit!

Visit: 1960 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 433-4355

Amista Vineyards

Bubbly is the name of the game at the beautiful Amista Vineyards, tucked in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley AVA. Considering that many of their experiences, like Bottle Service and the Morningsong Vineyard Adventure Walk, are both dog and kid-friendly, you’ll feel like popping bottles, too!

Visit: 3320 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 431-9200

Russian River Valley / Sebastopol / Freestone

Marimar Estate
Photo courtesy of Marimar Estate

Marimar Estate Vineyards and Winery

Inspired by Catalonia and its mouthwatering wines, the sunny Marimar Estate Vineyards and Winery is something straight out of a fairytale. Modeled after Spanish farmhouses and decorated with Catalan trinkets, well-behaved pups are welcome in outdoor areas. That means their humans can enjoy a Classic Tasting without pets having to forgo any ear scratches. Win win!

Visit: 11400 Graton Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Contact: (707) 823-4365

Dutton-Goldfield Winery

Dutton-Goldfield Winery’s team are dog lovers at heart. Canine visitors are welcome both in the tasting room and on the patio of this Russian River Valley winery, which makes this a great pet-friendly tasting option in Sonoma, rain or shine.

Visit: 3100 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Contact: (707) 827-3600

Horse & Plow

In the heart of Sebastopol, Horse & Plow is a dog-friendly winery—with a twist. They also produce crisp, hard cider! Head inside their redwood barn, surrounded by organic orchards and vineyards, to taste faves that are worthy of howling for, like their Old Vine Carignane, made with grapes from 100-year-old vines, or Mendocino County Rosé.

Visit: 1272 Gravenstein Highway N, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Contact: (707) 827-3486

Black Kite Cellars

The only tasting room in coastal Freestone, Black Kite Cellars is dedicated to the Sonoma crème-de-la-crème—Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—but their puppy love shines through, too. Dog-themed events are hosted throughout the year, including a canine Halloween costume contest and their “Pooches and Pinot” summer event.

Visit: 12747 El Camino Bodega, Freestone, CA 95472
Contact: (707) 322-4863

Geyserville & Cloverdale

Dutcher Crossing
Photo courtesy of Dutcher Crossing

Dutcher Crossing Winery

Dutcher Crossing Winery allows four-legged friends to join their humans both outside and inside their tasting room—a bit of a rarity. From outdoor seated tastings with snacks like cheese and charcuterie to bottle service with views of the rolling vineyards, no pet is left behind for these experiences.

Visit: 8533 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville, CA 95441
Contact: (707) 431-2700

BobDog Wines

At BobDog Wines, it’s all in the name! Christened after their winery pup, Bob, who helped get the winery on its feet, BobDog Wines is perched at a whopping 2,000 feet in elevation. Climb up into the clouds to take a walk through the Sky Pine Vineyards and taste their Bordeaux-style vino—don’t forget to bring the dogs.

Visit: 31955 Pine Mountain Road, Cloverdale, CA 95425
Contact: (707) 756-2471