10 Best Dog-friendly Wineries in Napa Valley

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  • by DAISY BARRINGER
  • on JUNE 3, 2024
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10 Best Dog-friendly Wineries in Napa Valley

By Daisy Barringer June 3, 2024

Visiting a Napa Valley winery is always a good time, but it’s an even better time when your trusty companion is by your side (or, at least at your feet). These days, a lot of people enjoy traveling to Wine Country with their pets, even if the destination is only an afternoon at a winery. That’s why we sniffed out these dog-friendly wineries in Napa Valley, where your pampered pet is allowed to join in the wine tasting festivities.

It’s important to note that at most pet-friendly wineries, your dog will need to remain leashed and won’t be allowed in the tasting room, wine cave, or cellar. However, as long as Fifi or Fido is well-behaved and considerate (no barking at other guests or dogs, please), these Napa wineries happily welcome you and your faithful four-legged friend to enjoy a taste of the good life, and maybe even a biscuit or two.

Where to Enjoy Pet-friendly Wine Tastings in Napa Valley

Napa Cellars
Photo courtesy of Facebook: Napa Cellars

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with your dog at Napa Cellars‘ picnic grounds. Play games and taste some of the best wines Napa has to offer while overlooking the vines. You can bring food or choose from their selection of local cheeses, oils, and jams. At Napa Cellars, it is their priority that all who visit leave content, including your pup. The pet-friendly tasting room comes with a complimentary Pampered Pooch package, which includes a wine bottle of water, a water bowl, treats, and a Napa Cellars bandana.

7481 St. Helena Highway South, Oakville, CA 94562, (707) 944-2565

Tamber Bey Vineyards
Photo courtesy of Tamber Bey Vineyards

You and your dog will both enjoy saddling up to this picturesque winery located at Sundance Ranch in Calistoga, home to the largest horse facility in Napa Valley. While there, not only will you be able to sip Bordeaux-style blends and premium single-vineyard estate wines, but you can also say hello to the horses, both high-performance Arabians, as well as some that have been rescued from abuse and neglect. Your dog will love it because there’s lots of outdoor space and even a dog park. Plus, they will get plenty of water and tasty food. Feeling left out? Don’t. At Tamber Bey you have the option of adding a savory cookie pairing to your tasting. Bone appetit!

1251 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515, (707) 942-2100

Pine Ridge Vineyard
Photo courtesy of Facebook: Pine Ridge Vineyards

Pine Ridge, known for its elegant Cabernet Sauvignon wines, offers traditional tastings, but if you’re bringing your pup, “Bottle Service and Picnic in the Garden” is a great option. Your group will have a dedicated seating area in the estate gardens where you can pour your own wine and relax. Your dog (who must be leashed and well-behaved) will be happy to have a shady spot in the grass and will get a bowl of water upon request (and perhaps a belly scratch as well).

5901 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, (800) 575-9777

Priest Ranch
Photo courtesy of Priest Ranch

Situated in the heart of downtown AG体育平台, Priest Ranch offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for wine tasting, welcoming both you and your furry friend. While you savor a glass of Cabernet or Petit Verdot, your dog can relax comfortably by your side. The gourmet bacon or caviar pairings are a must-try, even if they might tempt your pup to beg for a taste. Additionally, Priest Ranch partners with Jameson Humane, offering a 10% discount on wine purchases when you donate any animal product. It’s a win-win.

6490 Washington Street, AG体育平台, CA 94599, (707) 944-8200

Migration Wines in Napa Valley, CA
Photo courtesy of Migration

Migration‘s idyllic winery and tasting room in Carneros is an airy, relaxed place to taste the winery’s Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sparkling wines. While guests must be 21 to visit, that isn’t the case for your four-legged companions, who are welcome to tag along with you for outdoor tastings. In addition to tasting flights for the adults, Migration offers Barkuterie boards for doggie guests. The plate includes a Migration biscuit, duck sausages, and other treats. All you have to do is ask your host to add it to your tasting!

1451 Stanly Lane, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 415-2298

Chimney Rock Winery
Photo courtesy of Chimney Rock Winery

Chimney Rock is one of just a few wineries that produce all Stags Leap District estate-grown Cabernets, which is why it’s a must-visit if you like Cabernet Sauvignon. While you’re sitting on the shaded patio and sipping your way through those richly textured wines, your (leashed) dog can take a nap or rehydrate (dog bowls with water are provided). Want to explore the property full of stunning South African architecture or go inside the tasting room? Your pooch is welcome there as well. Even your kids can join this Napa excursion; just be sure to include them all in your reservation.

5350 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, (707) 257-2641

HALL Wines
Photo courtesy of HALL Wines

If your dog goes nuts when he sees rabbits, shield his eyes from the “HALLmark” giant Bunny Foo-Foo sculpture at the entrance of this St. Helena winery in Napa Valley, known for its Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, Sauvignon Blancs, and contemporary art pieces spread across the property. Dogs aren’t allowed inside the buildings at HALL Wines, which means not all tours and tastings are possible, but you can enjoy tastings outside on the patio, as well as hang out and relax on the Great Lawn. (While HALL is dog-friendly, please note that dogs are only allowed at the St. Helena location, not the Rutherford location.)

401 St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena, CA 94574, (707) 967-2626

Frogs Leap Winery
Book the Garden Bar Tasting; a great option with kids. Photo courtesy of Frog's Leap Winery

Frog’s Leap Winery is serious about wine but with a sense of humor. With a motto like, “Time’s fun when you’re having flies!” how could you expect anything but a good time? Known for its historic Red Barn and organic farming methods, Frog’s Leap Winery has been up and running for decades. The winery’s pride and joy is its Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown in the Rutherford region of Napa Valley, known for producing some of the best Cabernet Sauvignons, it is the winery’s first entirely estate grown wine. The property has fruit orchards and gardens to explore, and your well-behaved, leashed dog can join you at the Garden Bar or on the 90-minute Responsibly Farmed, Sustainably Produced Tour.

8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford, CA 94573, (707) 963-4704

Etude
Photo courtesy of Etude

Etude Winery is a great spot to enjoy fine wines with your furry companion by your side. Set in the picturesque Carneros region, Etude welcomes well-behaved, leashed dogs to join you in their scenic outdoor spaces. While you sip on exquisitely made Rosé or Pinot Noir, your dog can relax in the shade with a bowl of water and maybe even a treat. Sounds like a good day for all.

1250 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 257-5782

Tres Sabores Winery
Photo courtesy of Tres Sabores Winery

When you arrive at this family-owned and women-led winery in St. Helena, you and your pup will be greeted by a fluffy, four-legged welcoming committee of three friendly Golden Retrievers: Cava, Bouzy Rouge, and Moose. If you’re lucky, the newest additions to the Tres Sabores Winery, Fi-Fi and Crooze, will also join the party. After you’ve told everyone what good girls and boys they are, you can enjoy a tasting of Tres Sabores’ Zinfandels, Cabernet Sauvignons, and Petite Sirahs. While your dog enjoys fresh water, treats, and pets. All tastings are intimate and hands-on and require an appointment. Keep in mind that dogs should be listed in your reservation and must remain on-leash for the entirety of the visit. (And kids can come along, as well.)

1620 S. Whitehall Lane, St. Helena, CA 94574, (707) 967-8027

Conclusion

Who knew pairing dogs and wine in Wine Country could be so memorable? If planning to make your day trip to Napa Valley more of an extended visit with your pooch, you’ll love knowing that Napa has several pet-friendly hotels where your canine companion is pawsitively welcome to stay a night or two. Here are our picks for the best dog-friendly hotels in Napa Valley.