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

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

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 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 Winery

Situated in the heart of downtown Yountville, 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, Yountville, CA 94599, (707) 944-8200

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tamber Bey Vineyards in Calistoga is one of Napa Valley‘s most unusual wineries in that it is located in the middle of a working horse ranch. In fact, the 15,000-square-foot winery was once a covered riding arena.

Tamber Bey’s primary purpose is winemaking, but it is also a working horse ranch home to over 20 horses. What else would you expect from a vintner, Barry Waitte, who is so passionate about horses that he named his winery after his first two Arabian horses, Tamborina and Bayamo?

A visit to this magnificent property is truly like nothing else you’ll find in Napa. Here are seven unique ways to experience it all, from eating and drinking to playing and exploring. (Just be sure to plan ahead as tours and tastings are by appointment only.)

Mingle with horses

Not many Napa Valley wineries encourage you to horse around, but that’s exactly what happens at Tamber Bey, which is located at Sundance Ranch, a world-class equestrian facility where high-performance Arabian horses are trained, and abused and neglected horses are cared for and given sanctuary. There are 20 horses on the property at all times, and there are always a few hanging out who are happy to say hi and pose for a photo. The Private Retrospective Tasting includes a tour with your tasting is the best way to meet some of the resident horses, as well as see the ranch and the crush and barrel facility.

See how well you toss horseshoes

There are plenty of wineries in Calistoga with bocce courts, but it makes sense for a working horse ranch to have a horseshoe pit. It’s not the, ahem, mane attraction, but it is regulation-standard and the perfect place to enjoy a little friendly (we hope!) competition while wine tasting.

Bring your dog to join in on the fun

Do you have a friendly, well-behaved dog who will happily stay on a six-foot leash? If so, you can bring him along on your Napa Valley wine tasting adventure. The folks at Tamber Bey will even give him treats and make sure he has plenty of water, because humans aren’t the only ones who should make sure to hydrate when visiting a winery.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the courtyard

In theory, wine tasting and picnics go hand-in-hand, but in actuality, there are a lot of tasting rooms that don’t offer food. Luckily, Tamber Bey makes it easy to fuel up in between sips. Regardless of which tasting experience you go for, you can pre-order a boxed picnic lunch from Sam’s General Store in Calistoga, which includes a gourmet sandwich or salad, chips, and a cookie, plus a glass of wine. You’ll enjoy your lunch on the picnic tables in the courtyard, which is surrounded by a 16-stall barn, with views of Mount St. Helena and the Palisades.

Drink amazing wine

Every wine on Tamber Bey’s tasting menus has received a score of 90 points or higher. The grapes for these wines come from one of two estate-owned vineyards in Napa Valley plus vineyards in Sonoma and Lake Counties. You’ll get a sampling of these top-rated wines during the Courtyard Tasting, the Savory Pairing Experience, and the Private Retrospective Tasting, so you can’t go wrong.

Eat cookies

Forget wine and cheese, at Tamber Bey it’s all about wine and cookies. Seriously! The winery partnered with a local baker to create a collection of savory cookies that pair perfectly with its wines. With names like Wasabi Ginger, Black Bacon, Cardamom Crunch, and Lemon Loop, you know you’re in for a tasting treat full of unexpected flavors. Plus, there’s no other pairing like it in Napa Valley. Go big with the full Savory Pairing and Winemaking Tour Experience, or ask to add a savory cookie pairing to the Courtyard or Retrospective Tastings.

Enjoy wine by the glass post-tasting

The atmosphere at Tamber Bey is so relaxing that there’s a good chance you will want to linger a little longer, and everyone knows that lingering is made so much better when accompanied by wine, which Tamber Bey offers by the glass as an add-on after a tasting. But at that point, you might as well have pre-arranged for the picnic lunch since it includes a glass of wine, as already mentioned. Nothing compares to sipping and eating al fresco in the sunshine with views of horses and mountains in the distance, so why rush off?

Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Tours and tastings by appointment only.

Dog parents know that it’s not always easy to enjoy a true vacation when you have to leave your fur-baby at home. One thing that might make a glass of vino in a beautiful setting even better — the presence of your canine companion, resting its head on your knee, begging with puppy eyes for a sliver of cheese or a crumble of cracker (definitely no grapes, though).

For your next jaunt into Wine Country, bring your pup and stay at one of the many pet-friendly hotels. You’ll be better able to enjoy all that the property has to offer, knowing that your faithful dog is by your side. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite dog-friendly hotels, and with a range of sleek boutiques to luxurious resorts to cottages that feel like home, there’s something for everyone and every pup.

Downtown Napa Boutiques

Napa River Inn

Located in the bustling Downtown Napa’s Riverfront District, Napa River Inn blends historical charm with modern day amenities. Its sixty-six distinct guest rooms are walkable to a number of local attractions, from world-class restaurants to wineries to views of the Napa River. This hotel also rolls out the red carpet for your dog with their Very Important Pet program, with custom-designed blankets, stainless steel food and water bowls, gourmet bones and biscuits made from Napa Valley wines, and pet sitters who are always at the ready.

500 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 251-8500

Archer Hotel

Archer Hotel Napa is one of the newer boutique hotels in downtown Napa. Boasting Charlie Palmer Steak and the Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar, there’s plenty to enjoy right there on the property (the lobster corn dogs are a must try). This dog-friendly hotel makes sure your pup also enjoys their stay with a doggy stay care package. And if your fur baby takes a shine to those cute, mustachioed slippers, don’t worry — they’re complimentary for guests, so Fido is welcome to chew, fetch, or slobber to their heart’s content. But if we may make a recommendation, the slippers make for a very cute prop for your pup’s next photo.

1230 1st Street, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 690-9800

Luxurious Resorts

Solage

A stay at Solage means not only relaxing in style, but knowing that there will be plenty for your pup to do as well. With complimentary bicycles, you’ll be able to cycle leisurely around Wine Country with your doggie in the basket. Then come home after adventuring to treats, goodies, and even custom designed beds for you and your canine. The highly rated Solbar is also dog-friendly, so they’ll be right at your feet while you dine al fresco. The only thing you’ll have to worry about is saying no to those puppy dog eyes during breakfast.

755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, CA 94515, (707) 226-0800

Bardessono

Bardessono is located just a hop and a skip away from famous dining destinations such as Bottega, Ad Hoc, Bistro Jeanty, and The French Laundry. While Thomas Keller’s famed joint may not allow dogs, Bardessono’s pet package includes information about dog-friendly wineries, and other fun things to do with your dog in the area. Once you and your pet have explored surrounding Yountville, rest assured that you’re going home to ultimate luxury — all guest rooms at Bardessono are spa suites, designed to transform any room into your personal spa. You can relax with an in-room treatment or uninterrupted soak in the tub while your pooch reclines in similar luxury on the plush dog bed.

6526 Yount Street, Yountville, CA 94599, (707) 204-6000

R&R in Style

Carneros Resort & Spa

Carneros Resort & Spa is a hotel that has both charm and luxurious amenities in spades. From high-end dining to stellar spa treatments to a beautiful pool, you won’t run out of things to do here. Booking one of the premiere cottages means you have your own fenced yard, which makes it easy and more home-like for you and your dog. And with heat lamps and tables and chairs, you’ll be able to enjoy a glass (or a bottle) in your own private slice of Napa Valley.

4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 299-4900

A Taste of Home

Beazley House

If cozy comfort is more your speed, Beazley House in Napa Valley has an impressive reputation for its dog-friendliness. The staff at this charming bed and breakfast go out of their way to welcome your pooch, with a special bag of doggie treats on check-in, and even setting aside a special part of the dining area so your dog can dine with you. We recommend booking in the Carriage House for its immediate access to the garden so your canine can be as comfortable as possible.

1910 1st Street, Napa, CA 94559, (707) 257-1649

Lavender — A Four Sisters Inn

Lavender welcomes with a touch of the French countryside, and an easy walk to all of Yountville’s offerings. Whether you and your pup cozy up to the in-room fireplace, bask lazily in the garden sunshine, or lounge on the inn’s wraparound porch, Lavender is the perfect amount of cozy chic. Only one of the rooms is dog-friendly though, and it’s in high demand, so be sure to plan ahead for your trip to Wine Country with your four-legged bestie.

2020 Webber Avenue, Yountville, CA 94599, (707) 944-1388