Local laws usually prohibit dogs from entering wine cellars or tasting rooms; however, many vineyards offer outdoor spaces where leashed pets are welcome to sit.
At Bagley’s Poplar Ridge, being pet-friendly can be traced back to their founder’s love of chocolate labs. Visitors are welcome to bring along their furry companions while taking in breathtaking vineyard views.
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery can be found in a picturesque corner of Illinois’s northwest corner, welcoming leashed dogs into its tasting room. While wine lovers enjoy a glass of Chardonnay or Marechal Foch from its selection, their pups can relax on an outdoor patio or explore its grounds; in fact, some vineyards even provide designated dog-friendly trails so their four-legged visitors can run free.
Fox Run Vineyards of New York’s Finger Lakes region offers another pet-friendly winery experience: its heated bubble igloos can accommodate six people for an unforgettable wine sipping experience while gazing upon acres of grapes. Furthermore, this vineyard also provides other wines from its tasting bar – such as award-winning rieslings – as well as offering tours.
At Augusta Vin Vineyards in Texas, a covered outdoor deck offering expansive vineyard views is the ideal spot for enjoying some sun and wine sipping. Pet-friendly Augusta Vin Vineyards even has an outdoor kitchen where guests can purchase cheese plates or hummus to pair with their wine! Unlike many wineries that allow dogs, this vineyard requires guests to provide food and water for their four-legged pals themselves.
As Midwest wineries often go unrecognized as wine destinations, these pet-friendly wineries are showing why Midwestern vino can be underrated gem. Before visiting any winery with pets in mind, make sure you call ahead and confirm their policy regarding them as grapes and raisins can be toxic to dogs, while any alcohol – even wine! – can make them very ill.
Bacchus Landing
Bacchus Landing, situated less than one mile from Healdsburg Plaza at the crossroads of three of Sonoma County’s premier wine regions, brings together five individual tasting rooms into a cohesive collective to showcase a wide range of grape varietals and winemaking styles. Boasting an expansive central piazza for dining and gathering purposes, Bacchus Landing features family-owned wines such as Aldina Vineyards (founded by Francisco and Monica Lopez – sons of Al and Dina Lopez ) 13th & Third Wines Montagne Russse Wines and Dot Wines among many others.
Bacchus Landing was designed by the Lopez siblings to reflect the Mediterranean architecture of their own Healdsburg home, making it both a place to taste wine and gather for friends and family. Here, visitors can sip from local winery boutiques while taking advantage of spacious open-air interior and large outdoor patio seating areas. In addition, a commercial kitchen/deli market will provide cheese plates, sandwiches and charcuterie plates as snacks while enjoying wine tasting!
Property features a dog park with a fenced-in area for dogs to run freely as well as several picnic tables dedicated to canines for patrons to use. In addition, an area has been set aside where winery employees and owners can interact with visitors as brand ambassadors; Kevin Bersofsky of Montagne Russe Wines started collecting vinyl records shortly after opening his tasting room at Bacchus Landing; now, together with his wife they operate Vino and Vinyls record store within this space.
The Lopez siblings are working tirelessly to add amenities and events to Bacchus Landing, including wine education classes. They hope to partner with local Healdsburg businesses in creating unique food and beverage experiences at Bacchus Landing; but in the meantime they are focused on building community within its borders so visitors can “feel at home”.
Left Foot Charley
Pet owners tend to think of their canine companions as family, so it only makes sense for them to spend quality time together – including wine tasting! Many vineyards welcome canines as guests on their patio or grounds for this perfect adventure!
Left Foot Charley stands out as one of Traverse City’s premier dog-friendly wineries due to its unconventional approach. Instead of following traditional estate models, Left Foot Charley uses growers from throughout Northern Michigan instead to craft wines and ciders made by winemaker Bryan Ulbrich who earned himself the name ‘Charley’ as a child due to his constant mishaps – as is evident by their quirky brand name and their goal to craft America’s top Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Gewurztraminer wines!
Left Foot Charley’s tasting room, housed in what was once the laundry facility of a state hospital, feels expansively welcoming with 16-foot ceilings and greenhouse windows covering nearly every inch of space. You’ll experience this harmony also in their wines such as Murmur which incorporates grapes from 18 of their premier growers into one unique blend.
Left Foot Charley Vineyard’s canines are affectionately known as “greeters,” because of their love of running around and greeting visitors. Unfortunately, however, they’re not permitted in the tasting room but must remain leashed outside on an expansive patio. Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery and Wagner Vineyards both allow pups on their patios as well; Oak Creek provides toys as well as water bowls!
Fox Run Vineyards
Pet-friendly wineries and vineyards provide the ideal setting for spending quality time with your furry pal, sipping delicious wines, and relaxing with friends. Most pet friendly wineries allow dogs in outdoor seating areas while some even welcome them inside tasting rooms!
Owners of this dog-friendly winery clearly love dogs just as much as their wines, which makes it no surprise that they welcome well-behaved leashed pets as part of the family. Situated just north of Watkins Glen, they welcome well-behaved leashed pets with open arms. There’s even an expansive vineyard lawn where guests can let their pups run free and a self-guided vineyard walk; plus Bo’s Bones treats for dogs! They even host an annual Dogs & Wine event!
At this relaxed, cowboy-style winery in Healdsburg, guests can relax under its redwood-shaded picnic area while taking in gorgeous views of their Russian River vineyard. Sample their wines or order wood-fired pizzas made to order from their food cart – not forgetting their large grass area for guests to spread out blankets while taking in the stunning sights! They offer both affordable upscale wines as well as host fun dog festivals throughout the year – including Woofstock!
Keuka Lake Winery is an inviting pet-friendly winery where you and your pup can taste wines together. There are tables outside where you can sit with your pup, as well as an outdoor cafe deck where they can dine. They host regular events dedicated to canines such as Yappy Hours and benefit hikes/runs; proceeds from which go back into local animal rescue organizations.
Telaya Winery
Telaya Winery in Garden City stands out among wineries by going above and beyond for their four-legged customers, providing water bowls and offering extra amenities such as welcoming furry patrons into both its tasting room and lively patio with an above ground fire pit. Carrie Sullivan, co-owner and winemaker at this Idaho vineyard has an affinity for animal welfare; therefore her team have an affectionate regard for your furry visitors.
Two Twisted Posts Winery in Purcellville has an affinity for dogs, allowing them in both its tasting room and outdoor lawns and patios – including providing treats and water bowls! Vincent’s Vineyard in Lebanon allows well-behaved canines inside their winery as long as they remain leashed; additionally, an annual free “doggie pool party” takes place there each July!
Glass House Winery in Soquel, California stands out by featuring two canine mascots as part of their experience: Dogbert and Sassier are present to greet guests and help with tours at this family-owned winery that allows dogs on leashes inside.
Peaks of Otter Vineyards in Virginia’s Timberville offers both pet-friendly vineyard and cabin lodgings; both are pet-friendly. Peaks of Otter welcomes dogs into its wine tasting room, supplies water and treats for them and organizes four vineyard hikes annually to allow their furry visitors to roam free on its expansive property. In addition to serving wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Syrah.