Muscardini Cellars in Kenwood welcomes dogs throughout the winery, and the setup actually works well for visiting with them. You can bring your dog inside the tasting room or spend time on the front deck, which is where most people end up anyway. That deck is genuinely spacious—there’s real room for your dog to stretch out while you’re working through their wines, and the views of the vineyards and the Mayacama mountains behind them are the kind of thing that makes an afternoon feel slower and better than it was.

The winery has clearly thought about this being a dog-friendly place rather than just tolerating dogs. There’s enough space that your dog won’t be underfoot, and the whole vibe leans toward people bringing their animals. They host dog-friendly events periodically, so it’s worth checking their calendar before you go—you might land on something designed specifically for people visiting with dogs.

One of the nice details here is actually meeting Michael Muscardini, the winemaker, who has his own golden retriever, Baci, around the property. It’s not a big production about it, but it does set a tone that this is someone who gets why you brought your dog along. The atmosphere tends to be conversational and warm without feeling staged.

Kenwood itself is a quieter part of Sonoma County, so the general pace of a visit here feels different from some of the busier tasting rooms you’ll find closer to Healdsburg. The combination of having actual space, decent wine, and genuinely laid-back dog owners creates something that feels more like visiting friends than hitting a commercial tasting room.

If you’re planning a weekend in Sonoma wine country and want somewhere your dog can come inside rather than waiting in the car, this is worth the drive into Kenwood.