Puppies, wine, and I’m fine!
We work hard so our dog can have a better life – I’m sure the same goes for you! This is why we put in the leg work to bring you the Ultimate Guide to Dog Friendly Napa Valley. When it comes to our four-legged besties, The Napa Valley knows how to roll out the red carpet. Sit back, relax, and know that you’re in for a fabulous wine country getaway with Fido!
Guide was last updated on 10/8/2019
Napa Cellars Winery
Napa Cellars is located in Oakville off Saint Helena Highway. Grab a seat in a lounge chair or pack a lunch and relax at a picnic table in the beautiful outside garden that overlooks rows upon rows of vineyards. Spend an afternoon tasting through limited release wines while your doggo gets the “Pampered Pooch Experience.” Yes, you heard me right! Sip & swirl your Pinot Noir Rosé while puppy gets to snack on biscuits, wear a Napa Cellars bandanna, and sip water from his/her own silver bowl!
Bonus: this winery is extremely kid friendly! There are yard games for days.
Napa Valley Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
V Collection: Carneros Chardonnay, Carneros, Pinot Noir, St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker’s Series: Pinot Noir Rosé, Coombsville Petit Verdot, Napa Valley Meritage, Coombsville Malbec, Carneros Syrah, Napa Valley Petite Sirah
Turnbull Wine Cellars
This winery is in the heart of Oakville! Sip inside the charming tasting room that looks like it was designed by thee Joanna Gaines or enjoy a pink sunset in the garden out back where vintage Ford trucks and tractors add a touch of rustic charm! Lucky for all of us, dogs are allowed both inside & out! Walter loves visiting his friends at Turnbull while mom & dad taste wine.
Wines: Bonne Vivante, Petit Verdot, Fortuna Merlot, Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Cabernet Franc.
Fun Fact: My absolute favorite Sauv B is from this winery! Her name is Josephine and she is fantastic!
Bonus Tip: Rosé of Cabernet Franc is released once a year to wine club memebers.
Flora Springs Family Estate
Flora Springs Estate is located in St Helena and is one of Napa’s most historic wineries. Upon arrival you will be greeted with the most breathtaking of vineyard views that will make your doggo stop in his tracks! Be sure to make an appointment to tour the hillside caves with your fur baby followed by a seated tasting indoors or outside. Your dog will thank you for this!
Wines: Sauv Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Single vineyard Cabs, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and late harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Pop into the tasting room anytime, book a reservation for a full tour at the estate ahead of time.
Paradigm Winery
Another Oakville staple! Paradigm has been family owned & operated since the first 1991 vintage. This winery is a true expression of Oakville terroir! They’re small in size and big in quality – every wine produced is handcrafted from vine to bottle. To top it all off, Heidi Barrett has been the winemaker here since the beginning. Sip outside and enjoy a very intimate tasting with one of the friendly team members while embracing the vineyard covered hills of Napa. Your dog with thank you for this!
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Paravines (Merlot + Petit Verdot blend), and my favorite effervescent Rosé of Merlot!
Tastings at Paradigm are by appointment only
Domaine Chandon
Let’s mozy on over to Yountville for some sparkling wine! While this is a larger winery, the grounds are fantastic and this is the ideal spot for outdoor wine tasting. The vibe is relaxed and casual – perfect for your fur baby! You can grab a glass and roam without a care in the world. Literally. Dogs are allowed in the tasting room, on the terrace, and even while you stock up on bottles in the shop. Remember, this is a dog’s world and we’re just living in it.
Still Wines: Rosé, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine: So many. Sparkling Rosé, French cuvee, Reserve Pinot Noir. Sweetness ranges from Brut to Demi-Sec.
Hall Winery
Looking for a modern & artsy winery in St. Helena? @hallwines is it! Not only is the space incredibly unique, but they approach wine making with an artistic mindset. Your experience can be as casual or formal as you’d like it to be! Sip outside with your fluffer butt and basque in the ambiance! There’s a little something for everyone here as Hall has partnered with Baca to bring you Zinfandel and Walt Wines to deliver lovely Pinot Noir.
Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Frog’s Leap Winery
Now let’s head on over to Rutherford and get our fix of the famous “Rutherford Dust.” This winery is surrounded by vineyards with the most laid back vibe around. Every tasting comes with a cheese pairing and you’re free to sip and relax to your hearts desire. Wanna take a break from all that wine and walk the puppy through the gardens out to vineyard? Sure, no problem! Walter has been here twice and each visit was more pleasant than the last!
Wines: Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Petite Sirah
Mumm Napa
A few minutes down the road in Rutherford is our favorite stop for bubbly! Mumm Napa is simply beautiful and we cannot get enough of their sparkling wine made in the traditional method. This was among the first wine clubs we joined back in 2016 and we re-visit with Walter every time we’re in the valley. Come for the bubbles, stay for the laid back vibe on the patio where all the dogs are chilling.
Sparkling Wines: Rosé, Blanc de Blanc, Sparkling Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Blanc de Noirs, Brut Cuvee, Blanc de Blanc Oak Reserve. Sweetness ranges from Brut to Demi-Sec.
Still Wines: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir Blanc.
Reverie II Wines
Located in the quaint and picturesque town of St. Helena is one of our favorites! We love the team at Reverie and have been returning for tastings since 2016 back when the winery was located in Calistoga! The new property in St. Helena overlooks the vast valley of vines and is decorated to the nines! Take an ATV ride up the steep hills to the most remote tasting deck out there. If you’re lucky, Carmelita the winery dog will be on site! She’s incredibly playful and kept our boy occupied while we sipped our way through silky smooth wines!
Wines: Mountain Cuvee, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Roussanne Marsanne, Barbera, and Tempranillo
Tastings at Reverie are my appointment only
Aonair Winery
This is a sister winery of Reverie II located in St. Helena just off the beaten path. Grant – head wine maker at both Aonair & Reverie – is basically a Napa Valley genius! Aonair is cozy, classy, and rustic yet perfectly modern with the most outstanding views. We loved the hospitality and Walter loved the resident vineyard pup. They played all. morning. long. We also took an ATV ride around the property and saw Cab Franc vines that are 150 years old! I cannot wait to return to this gem!
Wines: Proprietary Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Blend, White Wine Blend
Tastings at Aonair are my appointment only
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