Trek Winery, a family-owned operation in Novato, has been making wine since 2007 and has grown into the kind of place where you can spend an afternoon with your dog, a glass in hand, and live entertainment happening nearby. The winery sits in Marin County wine country, and they’ve built a solid reputation for both their wine selection and their willingness to have dogs around while you taste.

The range of wines they produce reflects years of hands-on winemaking experience, and tastings are the main draw for most visitors. But what makes Trek Winery different from a lot of other tasting rooms is their serious commitment to live entertainment. They regularly host professional stand-up comedy and live music performances, so you might end up with comedy or acoustic guitar as the soundtrack to your afternoon. That kind of programming transforms a regular wine tasting into more of an event.

The property works well for private gatherings and weddings too, if you’re thinking ahead about hosting something. The San Francisco Bay Area setting gives the whole place that relaxed Marin vibe without feeling pretentious.

What really matters if you’re bringing your dog: they genuinely welcome them. This isn’t a “technically allowed but tolerated” situation — it’s a dog-friendly policy that’s actually built into how they operate. You can bring your dog along while you’re tasting, which means your dog gets a change of scenery and you don’t have to leave them home or in a car. The atmosphere stays casual enough that having a dog there feels natural rather than awkward.

The winery’s website at trekwine.com has their current calendar of performances and wine selections if you want to see what’s happening before you head out, which is worth checking since the live entertainment schedule varies.