Signorello Estate sits on a quiet stretch of Silverado Trail in Napa, offering a wine-tasting experience where you and your dog can spend an afternoon together without feeling rushed or out of place. The visit starts with a small-group tour led by an Estate Ambassador who walks you through the vineyard and crush pad before settling in for tastings. It’s informal enough that your dog won’t feel like the odd one out, and the vineyard setting means there’s plenty of space for them to move around comfortably while you’re focused on the wines.

The tasting menu includes five wines, with particular emphasis on their Hope’s Cuvee Chardonnay and Padrone Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon — both from their limited, allocated collection. These aren’t wines you’ll find sitting on store shelves, which makes the experience feel special. The Estate Ambassador will walk you through each pour, and you’ll get a real sense of what makes this particular vineyard’s expressions distinctive.

What works well for dogs here is the overall pacing and setting. The vineyard itself is serene without being stiff or formal, so a well-behaved dog can relax on the grounds while you’re tasting. There’s no pressure to rush through, which means you’re not dealing with your dog getting anxious or restless while you’re trying to pay attention. The small-group format also means the staff knows you have a dog with you and won’t be surprised or uncomfortable about it.

The main thing to know going in is that Signorello is selective about their visiting experience — they work by appointment and keep groups small, which is part of what makes it work well for visitors bringing dogs. It’s worth contacting them directly to confirm they have availability and to let them know you’re coming with your dog, just so everyone’s on the same page about what to expect.