Cinquain Cellars in Adin specializes in estate-grown red wines, with a focus on Bordeaux and Rhône varieties alongside their own Port selections. The winery sources fruit from premium vineyards across the region to round out their lineup with carefully made white wines. What sets them apart is their flexibility—they don’t maintain regular public hours, but they’re genuinely willing to work around your schedule if you want to visit with your dog.

The setup here feels personal rather than formal. When you call to arrange a tasting, they accommodate guests at times that work for you, which makes a real difference if you’re traveling through Modoc County and want to stop by without rigid opening hours constraining your plans. The winery itself sits in that remote, quiet part of northeastern California where you can actually hear yourself think, a nice change from the crowded tasting rooms on the Central Coast.

Your dog is completely welcome to come along. There’s nothing pretentious about it—they’re not making a big fuss about being dog-friendly, it’s just how they operate. You’ll taste through their wines while your dog settles in beside you, which beats leaving them in a hot car or skipping the visit entirely.

The Adin location is genuinely remote, so plan accordingly. Cell service can be spotty, and you’ll want to call ahead anyway to confirm timing and any specifics about what they’re pouring that day. The drive itself takes you through some striking high desert country, and if you’re exploring the Modoc Plateau region, this is a worthwhile detour. Bring water for your dog and be prepared for the elevation—Adin sits at over 4,000 feet, so the weather can change quickly even in summer.