Del Valle Winery sits in the Livermore Valley with views of the vineyards and green hills surrounding Lake Del Valle. It’s a newer family-owned operation, and they’ve set things up with dogs in mind across multiple areas of their property.

The tasting room itself is warm and inviting with knowledgeable hosts who’ll walk you through their hand-crafted wines. If you’d rather be outside, there’s an outdoor tasting bar under an arbor where you can sip while looking out over the vineyards. For larger groups, the courtyard surrounded by gardens gives you plenty of space to spread out and relax with a glass of wine or work through a tasting flight.

Dogs are welcome in both the front patio and courtyard, so you won’t have to leave your dog behind while you’re enjoying the wines. The layout gives you real options depending on the weather and what kind of experience you’re after—whether that’s settling into a shaded spot under the arbor or spreading out in the courtyard where there’s room for everyone to move around comfortably.

Beyond regular tastings, Del Valle uses their space for events. They host weddings, rehearsal dinners, family celebrations, birthday parties, and corporate gatherings. The setting is elegant but approachable, and they emphasize making events feel personal and well-executed. If you’re thinking about a private event and want to bring dogs, it’s worth asking about what arrangements they can make since their main pet-friendly areas are the patio and courtyard.

The Livermore Valley wine region has several wineries clustered relatively close together, so you could easily string together a few stops in one afternoon. Del Valle’s combination of a working vineyard setting and genuine hospitality makes it a natural stop whether you’re doing a serious wine tour or just looking for a pleasant afternoon outside.