Oasis by Hoopes Vineyard is a small, family-owned operation in Napa Valley where you can bring your dog along while tasting wine. Lindsay Hoopes runs the vineyard in its second generation, continuing her family’s commitment to quality winemaking and maintaining the vineyard’s reputation for critically acclaimed wines.

The setting itself is what makes this place worth a visit with your dog. The vineyard grounds give you room to move around, and the views across the Napa Valley landscape are genuinely nice—the kind of backdrop that makes an afternoon feel special without feeling forced. The tasting experience is relaxed rather than stiff, which means your dog won’t feel out of place if they settle down while you’re sampling their wines.

What’s practical here is that Hoopes understands dogs are part of people’s lives. You’re not dealing with a place that tolerates dogs reluctantly; they’ve clearly built their dog-friendly approach into how they operate. That matters because it means you won’t spend the whole time worried about your dog causing a problem or being in the way.

The wines themselves reflect genuine care for tradition and technique. This isn’t a massive operation with a production line feel—it’s small enough that you can actually sense the attention that goes into each bottle. The tasting gives you a real sense of what they’re doing and why they do it that way.

If you’re planning to visit, you’re in a good location to explore more of Napa. There are other wineries and spots nearby, so you could make this part of a larger day. The grounds work well for dogs, so you’re not stuck inside for hours. Bring water for your dog since the Napa sun can be intense, and plan for an afternoon rather than just dropping in for a quick stop.