Callaway Vineyard & Winery sits in the heart of Temecula’s wine country, and it’s one of the few spots where you can actually bring your dog along for part of the experience. The winery makes approachable, well-balanced wines that don’t require you to be a serious oenophile to enjoy—though if you are one, they’ve got plenty of award-winning options to explore.

Here’s how it works with dogs: they’re welcome on the grounds, which means you can walk around the property and soak up the vineyard views together. The tasting room itself is off-limits for dogs, but that’s actually fine because the real draw is sitting outside anyway. You can purchase wine by the glass or bottle and take it out to the patio or grounds to enjoy while your dog hangs out with you. On a nice Temecula afternoon, that’s pretty much the ideal setup.

The tasting menu is extensive enough that you won’t feel rushed, whether you’re trying wines for the first time or you already know what you like. Callaway’s wines are only sold at the winery itself, so if you find something you love, you’ll want to grab a bottle to take home—they’re not available in retail stores elsewhere.

The winery caters to different comfort levels with wine, so don’t worry if you’re new to this. The staff can guide you through tastings without any pretense. The gift shop has the usual winery merchandise if you’re looking for something to commemorate the visit beyond just the wine.

Temecula has several wineries clustered in the same area, so if you and your dog are spending a day wine tasting, you could hit a few spots. Just keep in mind that Callaway’s dog policy is specific to the grounds outside the tasting room—other wineries in the area may have different rules, so check ahead if you’re planning multiple stops.