Benziger Family Winery
Glen Ellen, CA
1883 London Ranch Rd, 95442
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Reservations Required
Vetted Pet-Welcoming Estates
Sonoma Dog Friendly Wineries
Sonoma County is laid-back by nature — and many of its family-run estates feel the same way about dogs. But "dog-friendly" varies just as much here as it does in Napa. Some wineries welcome leashed pups across full picnic grounds and even hiking trails. Others allow dogs only at outdoor tastings, or only on quiet weekdays, or only for well-behaved dogs seated at your table. Tasting bars indoors are almost always off-limits, even at the most dog-loving properties. We personally vet every winery we tour with, call ahead each visit, and confirm your dog is expected at the door — because a rule that held last spring may have shifted this month. The list below is split into two parts: estates we currently book and drive to on our private Sonoma tours, followed by widely reported dog-friendly Sonoma candidates worth considering when you're planning your own visit.
Every “Nigel’s note” is a first-hand read from someone who tours these properties regularly — but policies change, so we re-verify often and always confirm before we bring a group. Want it handled for you? Plan My Tour.
Wineries we visit on tour
The estates we personally book and drive to on our private Sonoma tours — hours, contact, and reservation notes below.
Kunde Family Winery
Kenwood, CA
9825 Sonoma Hwy, 95452
10:30 AM–5:00 PM
Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay
Walk-ins / Reservations
Larson Family Winery
Schellville, CA
23355 Millerick Rd, 95476
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Reservations Recommended
Gundlach Bundschu
Sonoma, CA
2000 Denmark St, 95476
11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Reservations Required
Selby Winery
Healdsburg, CA
215 Center St, 95448
11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Walk-ins Welcome
More dog-friendly options in Sonoma
Widely reported as pet-welcoming and worth considering when you plan your own visit. We don’t currently include every one of these on tour, but they round out the picture of what’s out there. Policies change constantly — always confirm with the winery before you show up with a dog.
Gundlach Bundschu
Sonoma
2000 Denmark St, Sonoma, CA 95476
Daily (reservations recommended)
Estate Cabernet, Merlot, Gewürztraminer; historic property
A Sonoma local institution — casual, historic, and refreshingly dog-easy at the outdoor picnic tables with vineyard views. Live music in season and a genuinely unfussy vibe.
Dog policy: Leashed dogs widely reported welcome at outdoor picnic tables.
Reservations: Reservations recommended
Last verified: March 2026
Nigel’s note
"GunBun" is a local institution and refreshingly dog-easy — leashed pups join you at the picnic tables with vineyard views, and there's often live music in season. Casual, historic, and fun.
Bartholomew Estate
Sonoma
1000 Vineyard Ln, Sonoma, CA 95476
By appointment (call to confirm)
Estate reds; historic vineyard + preserve
Minutes from the Sonoma plaza but feels a world away — wide lawns, picnic tables, and actual hiking trails through the surrounding preserve. A rare stop where a dog gets a real walk, not just a patio.
Reservations: Reservations required
Last verified: May 2026
Nigel’s note
Minutes from the Sonoma plaza but feels a world away — wide lawns, picnic tables, and actual hiking trails through the grounds. A rare stop where a dog gets a real walk, not just a patio.
Larson Family Winery
Sonoma (Carneros)
23355 Millerick Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476
Daily (call to confirm)
Carneros Pinot, Chardonnay, and estate reds
Laid-back Carneros farm vibe — the tasting barn, lawn, and picnic area all feel like they were built with dogs in mind. Bring frisbee energy, not white-tablecloth energy.
Dog policy: Dogs widely reported welcome across grounds.
Reservations: Walk-ins and reservations
Last verified: January 2026
Nigel’s note
Laid-back Carneros farm vibe — dogs are part of the furniture across the tasting barn, lawn, and picnic area. Bring a frisbee energy, not a white-tablecloth one.
Kunde Family Winery
Kenwood
9825 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452
Daily (reservations recommended)
Estate Cab, Zin, and Sauvignon Blanc; mountain vineyards
Big, beautiful Sonoma Valley estate that runs dog-friendly hikes with tasting on select dates — worth timing a visit around one. Mountain views and real room to roam.
Reservations: Reservations recommended; hikes on select dates
Last verified: May 2026
Nigel’s note
Big, beautiful estate that actually runs dog-friendly hikes with tasting on select dates — worth timing a visit around one. Mountain views and room to roam.
Deerfield Ranch Winery
Kenwood
10200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452
Daily (reservations recommended)
Bordeaux blends; cave tastings
Home of the famous wine dog "Obi Wine Kenobi," so you know they mean it — a genuinely dog-loving crew and a cave setting that keeps things cool on hot days.
Dog policy: Leashed dogs widely reported welcome through the tasting.
Reservations: Reservations recommended
Last verified: February 2026
Nigel’s note
Home of the famous wine dog "Obi Wine Kenobi," so you know they mean it — leashed dogs are welcome right through the tasting. A genuinely dog-loving crew.
Wilson Winery
Healdsburg (Dry Creek Valley)
1960 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Daily (reservations recommended)
Dry Creek Zinfandel; dog-named wines
Big-view hilltop setting up in Dry Creek with dog-named wines, water and treats on hand, and a team that clearly leans into the dog-friendly identity.
Dog policy: Leans into dog-friendly.
Reservations: Reservations recommended
Last verified: January 2026
Nigel’s note
Up in Dry Creek with a big-view hilltop setting, dog-named wines, and water and treats on hand — they lean into it.
Mutt Lynch Winery
Windsor
9050 Windsor Rd, Windsor, CA 95492
By appointment (call to confirm)
Dog-themed labels; proceeds support rescue
If a winery could wag its tail, this is it — entirely dog-themed, "Yappy Hour" events, and wines named for dogs, with a portion of proceeds supporting rescue. The most on-brand Sonoma stop imaginable for a dog owner.
Dog policy: Explicitly dog-themed.
Reservations: Reservations recommended
Last verified: January 2026
Nigel’s note
If a winery could wag its tail, this is it — entirely dog-themed, "Yappy Hour" events, and wines named for dogs, with proceeds supporting rescue. The most on-brand stop we could possibly recommend.
Policies change — always confirm before you go, or let us handle it. Plan My Tour.
Book a private tour by town
Want us to drive, book the reservations, and bring the dog bowls? Explore our private, dog-friendly wine tours by town.
Bring your pup along
We handle the reservations, the driving, and the dog bowls. Tell us your ideal day in Sonoma and we’ll craft the itinerary.