Since 1980, the Corley family has been making wines at Monticello Vineyards in Napa Valley, focusing heavily on fruit from their own five estate vineyards scattered across the region. Each vineyard has its own character—different soils, exposures, and microclimates—and you can taste those distinctions in the wines they produce. The tasting room sits on the property where you can sample their current releases while overlooking the vines.

The real draw for visiting with your dog is how genuinely welcome they are here. Well-behaved dogs are encouraged to come along, and you’ll spend your tasting experience in the vineyard setting rather than squeezed into a crowded indoor space. It’s the kind of place where you can relax at a table with a glass of wine while your dog settles nearby—no stress about them being in the way or anyone giving you a hard time about their presence.

The Corley family’s approach to winemaking is straightforward: they’re committed to producing quality wines that reflect their vineyard sites rather than chasing trends. That consistency over more than four decades shows you they know what they’re doing. The staff at tastings can walk you through what they’re pouring and explain what makes each vineyard’s contribution distinct.

Monticello sits in the middle of Napa wine country, so it works well as one stop in a larger tasting day if you’re exploring the region. The atmosphere is relaxed enough that bringing a dog doesn’t feel like you’re asking for a special favor—it just feels like normal. If you’re planning to visit, their website has current information about tasting hours and what to expect, which can vary seasonally.