As someone who owns a dog, my Frenchie Ernestine, and loves to travel with her, I appreciate when wineries are dog-friendly. Sonoma is a great place to drink wine and the experience is ten times better being with your pup. Read below as I have accumulated a list of the Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma! If you know of more dog-friendly wineries please let me know as I’d love to add them to this list!

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Everyone always asks me what to wear when they’re wine tasting or visiting Wine Country. To help with the planning I’ve created a guide of some of my favorite wine country essentials below when planning a trip to Wine Country!

Abbot’s Passage Winery & Mercantile

Abbot’s Passage Winery & Mercantile is located in the heart of Glen Ellen and nestled between rows of 100-year old vines. They have a lovely collection of wines and their small-lot blends showcase grapes from notable vineyards. Whether coming to taste, shop, play or celebrate, this winery is a great place to experience with friends, family and dogs too! 777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Photos courtesy of Abbott’s Passage Winery & Mercantile

Bacchus Landing Healdsburg

Bacchus Landing is a fabulous wine tasting destination just minutes from downtown Healdsburg. They have some great wineries including 13th & 3rd, Montagne Russe, Smith Story Wines & more. This is great spot to try various great brands in a gorgeous setting. And they’re dog friendly! 14210 Bacchus Landing Way, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Balletto Vineyards

When you step on Balletto Vineyards, you can immediately tell this is going to be a unique experience. This is a family winery that builds a community with every guest that enters the vineyard. 5700 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

The Rosé of Pinot Noir here at Balletto Vineyards is so good. For more, check out my post The Best Rosé Pinot Noir here.

BloodRoot Wines

Located in downtown Healdsburg, BloodRoot Wines is one of the newest tasting rooms and wine brands in Healdsburg. They offer quality wine, great outdoor patio seating (perfect for the dogs), and service from a fabulous team. 118 North St, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Read more about my lovely experience here: BloodRoot Wines: The Hottest New Healdsburg Tasting Room

Blue Farm Wines

Blue Farm Wines is another winery I absolutely adore visiting. I was able to meet their winemaker Anne-Moller Racke at Donum Estate, more about Donum Estate here, but she recently left to focus exclusively on her beautiful wines at Blue Farm Wines. And honestly, I think these are some of the most elegant, full-body, delicious Pinot Noir Wines in Sonoma. Learn more about Winemaker Anne Moller Racke’s interview here.

Chenoweth Wines

Chenoweth Vineyards is a winery that I recently got more familiar with and have fallen in LOVE with!! Located in Sonoma County, Chenoweth has absolutely gorgeous vineyards and unique flavors of wine that reflect the region of California. Ernie definitely had the time of her life accompanying me on the wine tours and tastings. Read more about my visit here: My Lovely Chenoweth Vineyards Tour & Wine Tasting

Copain Winery

Copain Winery is one of the most amazing wineries in Sonoma. They have a fabulous assortment of wines and spectacular views of the vineyard. I was blown away by their Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs when I first tried them. Also, they’re dog friendly which helped make my experience even nicer! 7800 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Read more about my visit here: Copain Winery: A Sonoma Winery Not to Miss

DRNK Wines

DRNK Wines are a small family-owned winery. They boast one of only 4 caves in the Russian River Valley, where the wine is cellared and you can enjoy a private tour and wine tasting. This is one not to be missed! Their wines are absolutely delicious, especially their Pinot Rosé, you know how much I love Pinot! And what’s better than wine paired with the gorgeous views of the DRNK vineyards? 3637 Frei Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472

The lovely ladies visiting from Texas who we met and LOVED Ms. Ernestine! What a fun visit.

Dutton Estate Winery

Dutton Estate Winery is a small family-owned winery in the Russian River Valley. They offer an authentic and elegant wine-tasting experience which is a must-try. I even tried their chocolate pairing which was a delicious and lovely experience. Although pets are not permitted, service animals are welcome! 8757 Green Valley Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472

Such a lovely welcome to our tasting!

Dutton-Goldfield Winery

Located in Sebastopol, Dutton-Goldfield Winery is the perfect place for great wines, outdoor patio seating, and a dog-friendly vibe. They were also a part of my 2019 Pinots & Plaid Luxury Wine Tasting which means you know I adore their Pinot Noir wines! You’re definitely going to want to schedule a visit for yourself! 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA 95472

Lambert Bridge Winery

Another winery that I adore is Lambert Bridge Winery located in Healdsburg. They have a lovely variety of wines and stunning outdoor gardens. Be sure to check out their Barrel Room, Cellar Room and Patio Tasting. They even offer a picnic experience that is perfect for wine tasting and fun with your dog!  4085 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Lioco Wine Tasting Room

Another Healdsburg tasting room I adore and frequent is Licoo. They have gorgeous Sonoma Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sometimes a fun surprise such as a Sparkling Pet Nat. This is also dog friendly which makes it one of Ernie’s favorite spots in town as well. 125 Matheson Street Healdsburg.

Ernie is always thrilled to visit Lioco Wine whether we are tasting inside or outside she’s in heaven!

MacRostie Winery Estate House

One of my favorite and most frequently visited wineries in Healdsburg is MacRostie Winery. They have the most beautiful architecture which you can read more about on my blog post here. Additionally, the guest experience is stellar just like their wines and I get to visit with my pup Ernie! Overall, a lovely experience and a must-visit winery. 4605 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Read more here: Healdsburg’s MacRostie Winery & Vineyards.

Mayo Family Winery

Mayo Family Winery is a small, family-owned & operated winery located in the heart of Sonoma Valley. The winery produces over 20 different single vineyard wines yearly, ranging from sparkling wines to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. They have a main Tasting Room or guests can reserve a room to experience their exquisite selection of wines. When you are here, you are family! 13101 Arnold Dr #9446, Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Photos courtesy of Mayo Family Winery

Merriam Vineyards

Merriam Vineyards is one of my newer discoveries, and let me tell you, it is a gem! They are a family-owned, sustainably grown vineyard and they produce absolutely delicious Russian River Wines that are Bordeaux style (and get this also some Burgundy varietals), so of course, I love them. Ernie and I have had some amazing visits, and now I love to bring guests to discover their creations too. Ernie’s favorite thing is their dog treats, of course, the team made her feel so special so make sure you pay them a visit. 11650 Los Amigos Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Peay Vineyards

Peay Vineyards is a Sonoma Coast destination that I had the pleasure of visiting. While admiring the incredible vineyard landscape and exquisite wines, I got to taste their estate Pinot Noir Wines which are beyond fabulous and any Pinot Noir lover would be familiar with. Peay Vineyards was also at my inaugural Pinots & Plaid 2019 in San Francisco and it’s truly a brand I adore! Be sure to check out this beautiful winery. 33201 Annapolis Rd, Annapolis, CA 95412

Portalupi Wines

Portalupi Wines is made in California with Italian expression in every sip. This combination of flavors is truly one of a kind. They have a cozy tasting room with amazing service. This family owned winery takes their roots to the next level with the fantastic wine they produce here in California. 107 North St, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Photo Courtesy of Portalupi Wines.

Porter Creek Vineyards

Porter Creek Vineyards is a gorgeous winery in Healdsburg, my favorite place! They are a small family winery and they boast 45-year-old Pinot Noir vines that still make the most delicious wine. This is the perfect rustic winery as it’s been unchanged by tourism meaning it’s a great hidden gem. What’s even better is that they’re dog and kid-friendly meaning there’s fun to be had for everyone! 8735 Westside Rd. Healdsburg, CA 95448

RAEN Winery

RAEN Winery is my latest Sonoma discovery. RAEN has a beautiful vineyard very close to the Sonoma Coastline in Sebastopol. This makes their wine super unique. During my visit, I tasted some absolutely delicious Pinot Noirs (my favorite), and both myself and Ernie were treated so well. We had an absolutely amazing time and can’t wait to visit again soon. 6780 McKinley St, Sebastopol, CA 95472

Trentadue Winery

Another winery that is beyond dog-friendly in Sonoma that I adore and highly recommend is Trentadue Winery. They are located in Geyserville and I love them. With a super laid-back vibe, great wines and amazing hospitality you will love spending time here and no doubt return again and again.

Read more about Trentadue Winery in our Top 10 Geyserville Winery Guide here. See how beautiful this winery is below and see why Ernestine and other dogs will enjoy visiting.