Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill sits in the heart of Lake County wine country, where you can bring your dog along while tasting their own-produced wines and extra virgin olive oils. The family-owned operation focuses on quality over flash, with vineyards and olive groves spread across their property that you can actually walk through during your visit.

The tasting experience here feels genuine rather than stuffy. You’ll get to try their wines alongside their olive oils and even handmade soaps, all produced on-site. The staff knows their stuff and takes time to explain what you’re tasting without making it feel like a lecture. Since it’s a working winery and mill, you get a real sense of what goes into production rather than just the polished tasting room experience.

Kelseyville’s location in Lake County puts you near some nice spots if you want to extend your day trip. The area around the winery is relatively quiet compared to Napa or Sonoma, which means fewer crowds and a more laid-back atmosphere overall. Your dog will appreciate that the grounds feel more like a working property than a manicured tourist destination—there’s actual space to move around without feeling confined to a tiny patio.

Bring water for your dog and plan for some sun exposure if you visit during summer months. The staff is genuinely accommodating toward dogs, but this isn’t a place with special dog amenities or treats—it’s more about them being cool with your dog being present while you do your thing. That said, if you’re in Lake County exploring the wine region and want somewhere that doesn’t make a big production out allowing dogs but clearly welcomes them, this works well. Their olive oils and wines are available for purchase if you find something you like, and they’re solid enough that you won’t feel obligated to buy something just to be polite.