Larson Family Winery sits on 70 acres in Sonoma County, and the moment you pull in, you notice how much space there is—the kind of place where your dog can actually stretch out without feeling confined. The tasting room is housed in a charming redwood barn that Tom and his family originally built as a livestock shelter, which gives the whole operation an authentic, lived-in feel rather than a slicked-up tourist spot.

What makes this place different is the resident animal crew. The winery dogs—Sunny, Pete, and Bubba—genuinely seem happy to meet visitors, and they’ll likely be the first to greet your dog at the tasting room. Beyond the dogs, there’s Marshmallow the sheep and three pygmy goats named Blondie, Mission, and Tiffany. Your dog will get chances to interact with all of them as you explore the grounds, which tends to keep dogs entertained beyond just wine-tasting time.

The picnic area is substantial and overlooks the Carneros Region vineyards. Bring your own food and a bottle from their selection, and you’ve got a proper outdoor meal setup. There’s also a regulation bocce court open to visitors during tasting room hours, so if you want to get competitive while your dog hangs out nearby, that’s an option.

The grounds really are the draw here—it’s not cramped or manicured in a way that feels uptight about dogs running around. The combination of open space, the casual barn setting, and the other animals makes it feel more like visiting a working farm that happens to make wine rather than a formal tasting experience. If you’re planning a weekend trip to Sonoma, this is worth fitting in, especially if your dog tends to get bored at more traditional wineries where they’re just lying under a table while you taste Pinot Noir.