In Sonoma County’s Wine Country lies Anaba Wines, a winery set in a charming, recently-restored 100-year-old farmhouse that welcomes dogs throughout the grounds. The tasting room itself sits inside the historic building, but you’ll likely spend most of your time on the patio, where vineyard views stretch out in front of you while your dog settles beside you. The outdoor space is genuinely spacious—there’s room for dogs to move around without feeling cramped, and the setting feels relaxed rather than fussy about it.

You can do a tasting at the bar inside or take your wine out to the patio, whichever works better for you and your dog. The staff knows the wines well and can talk you through what makes their artisan wines worth trying, the winemaking process, and what’s distinctive about the local terroir. It doesn’t feel like a stuffy experience.

Anaba regularly hosts events celebrating local culture and community, and many of them are dog-friendly. Their events calendar is worth checking if you want to time your visit around something special—live music or harvest celebrations tend to be more fun than a standard tasting day anyway.

The vineyards surrounding the tasting room are part of what makes this worth the drive. You’re not just sitting in a parking lot looking at bottles; you’re actually seeing the landscape that produces the wine. It’s the kind of place where an afternoon can stretch longer than you planned because it’s genuinely pleasant to be there.

Bring water for your dog since you’ll be outside in the sun, and a toy if your dog gets restless during tastings. The patio setting means your dog can be part of the experience without the stress of being indoors where they need to stay perfectly still. It strikes a good balance between a serious winery experience and actually accommodating dogs as part of your visit.