Churon Winery sits in Temecula’s wine country, where you can taste their estate Syrah—the vineyard’s real claim to fame, with multiple Gold Medal wins under their belt. They pour classic reds and whites alongside dessert wines, and the tasting room gives you views out over the vineyards while you’re sampling.

The main reason dog owners head here is their straightforward dog policy: leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the grounds. You can walk around the property with your dog while you’re visiting, which beats sitting outside a tasting room. The staff doesn’t make a fuss about it—they simply expect dogs to stay leashed and reasonably calm, the way you’d expect at any working vineyard.

The tasting experience itself is fairly standard for Temecula: you’ll sample several wines, learn a bit about what they’re doing, and decide if you want to buy. The Syrah is their standout, so if you’re not big on that varietal, you might find the rest of the lineup less distinctive than what you’d find at neighboring wineries. That said, the estate production means they’re not just selling you something mass-produced from bulk wine merchants.

Since you’ll have your dog with you, plan to take breaks between tastings to let them get water and a chance to settle. The vineyard grounds give you room to move around, so your dog won’t be cooped up in the tasting room the whole time. Bring a collapsible water bowl if you have one—the staff is helpful but you’ll want to be self-sufficient.

The winery’s hours and days shift seasonally, so check their website before heading out. Temecula sits about 45 minutes north of San Diego and a similar distance south of Orange County, making it an easy weekend trip if you’re in Southern California. Parking is straightforward and the grounds are accessible, so getting in and out with a dog is hassle-free.