Seka Hills, located in Brooks in Yolo County’s Central Valley, is a winery with real historical roots. The name comes from “Séka,” meaning “blue” in Patwin, the native language of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation whose land this is. The winery is part of the tribe’s broader agricultural operations, and visiting here means supporting Native American-led business in the region.

The tasting room welcomes dogs throughout the property, including in the vineyard areas. You can walk around with your dog while you’re sampling wines, which gives the experience a more relaxed, outdoorsy feel than some tasting rooms where dogs are restricted to patios or outdoor seating areas only. The staff treats visiting dogs as regular guests rather than making a special accommodation of it, so there’s no awkwardness about having your dog there.

The winery produces award-winning wines and emphasizes quality in their production. Since this is part of a tribally-owned operation rather than a standalone commercial venture, there’s an educational component woven through visits—you learn about the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation’s history and ongoing presence in the region while you’re tasting. The landscape itself is worth paying attention to. The blue hills that inspired the winery’s name are actually visible from the property, and the Central Valley setting means wide open space rather than the crowded vineyard clusters you find in Napa or Sonoma.

If you’re exploring wine country in northern California and want to bring your dog along, Seka Hills offers something different from the typical tourist winery experience. The combination of genuine tribal heritage, quality wines, and straightforward dog-friendly policies makes it worth the drive into Yolo County. Their website has current information about tasting hours and any special events they might have scheduled.