15 of the Most Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma
With our beautiful gardens and spacious outdoor seating areas, Bricoleur Vineyards is not just family-friendly for our human counterparts, but also our furry friends!
There are so many Sonoma wineries that welcome dogs, but these wineries are among those that go above and beyond for or are particularly amenable to our beloved companions:
Bartholomew Estate
1000 Vineyard Ln, Sonoma, CA 95476
Open Daily 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Just a few minutes from downtown Sonoma, Bartholomew has some of the most expansive grounds, including wide lawns with picnic tables and hiking trails in and around the surrounding estate and vineyards.
Breathless Wines
499 Moore Ln, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Open: Th – Sat: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
CLOSED Tues – Wed
Breathless wines is a sparkling wine house founded by three devoted sisters, who make it a point to constantly donate and support local charities through their revenue. The winery often hosts fundraisers as well, including for the Humane Society of Sonoma County.
Deerfield Ranch Winery
10200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452
Open Daily 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
A winery with a wine dog named “Obi Wine Kenobi,” and its own themed wine to match, is undoubtedly dog-friendly. With a focus on clean, sustainable wine, Deerfield allows friendly dogs on a leash around any of their tasting experiences.
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Open Daily 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
With special dog cookies and a company commitment to the Canine Companions for Independence (winery principal Theresa Dutton serves on the board), four-legged friends are most welcome at this Sebastopol winery.
Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery
15725 Meyers Grade Rd, Jenner, CA 95450
Open F – T: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
CLOSED Wed & Thurs
Dogs are more than welcome at this tasting room, boasting prime ocean views from the patio – just be sure to notify them ahead of time that you’re bringing a four-legged friend (just as you would make a reservation ahead of time for the humans among you!).
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
2000 Denmark St, Sonoma, CA 95476
Open Daily 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
A laid back winery not far from the central square of Sonoma proper, “GunBun” offers picnic tables with vineyard views as well as seated indoor and outdoor patio tastings, often with live music, and always with small bites available (for humans). Dogs are welcome on a leash for any of the tastings, but not for any of the available tour options.
Kunde
9825 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452
Open Daily 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Join Kunde on April 20th, June 8th, or November 2nd for a Dog Hike with Jordan Kunde, who will guide you on a 4-hour walking hike of the estate, all the way up into the family’s vineyards in the Mayacamas, learning about the winemaking process all the way. The hike concludes with a wine tasting and wine country lunch.
Larson Family Winery
23355 Millerick Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476
Open Thurs & Fri: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
CLOSED Sat – Wed
Larson boasts a winery-dog-themed “Three Lab Cab,” named after winery dogs Rosko, Louie, and Gus. Dogs are welcome in the tasting barn, lawn, and picnic area.
Marimar Estate Vineyards and Winery
11400 Graton Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Open Daily: M – F: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat & Sun: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
The first impression of this vineyard is the massive metal sculptures of the Torres family’s Springer Spaniels that guard the driveway up to the winery. The family welcomes dogs in any of the outdoor areas on-site.
Mutt Lynch Winery
9050 Windsor Rd, Windsor, CA 95492
Open Daily: M – Th: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sat: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
“Mutt” in the name turns out to be a sure clue to this winery’s dog-friendliness – it’s entirely dog-themed, and one of the most dog-friendly. Owners Brenda and Chris Lynch often host “Yappy Hours” for their staff’s and guest’s furry companions, and contribute funds to animal rescue services through sales of their wines, all of which have dog themed names and/or labels.
Roche Winery
122 W Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476
Open Daily 11:00 am – 7:30 pm
22097A Bonness Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476
Open Daily 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Both walk-ins and dogs are welcome at both of Roche’s tasting rooms, where staff are intentional on welcoming and treating any four-legged visitors in the outdoor tasting areas at either location.
Taft Street Winery
2030 Barlow Ln, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Open F – Sun 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
CLOSED M – Th
Taft is all about friendship, including with our best dog-friends. Well behaved dogs are welcome in the spacious outdoor patio (with picnic tables, bocce ball, and corn hole) or at the indoor tasting room bar.
Wilson Winery
1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Open Daily 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
From the giant steel coyote structure at the forefront of the winery, to the proprietary “Three Dog Zin,” named after the family’s three dogs, Molly, Sydney and Victoria, to Molly’s Zinfandel, named after the Wilson Family’s first winery dog, to plenty of water and treats, Wilson winery is a sure haven for your well-behaved dogs. Part of the sales from Three Dog Zin also goes toward local animal shelters and non-profit rescues.
Bricoleur Vineyards: A Dog’s Sonoma Winery of Choice
Our spacious grounds and premium Russian River wine and food tastings create perfect wine country adventures for humans and dogs alike at Bricoleur Vineyards.