Viszlay Vineyards sits on 10 acres in the Russian River Valley, and you can bring your dog along to explore the vineyard grounds while you taste wine. It’s a family-owned operation that focuses on small lot, estate wines made with sustainable farming practices, and they’ve planted 12 different varietals here—including Prosecco grapes, which is somewhat unusual for Sonoma County.

The setup works well for dogs because there’s real space to move around. You’re not cramped on a tiny patio—the expansive grounds mean your dog can stretch out and sniff around while you’re sipping. The outdoor patio gives you a place to sit with a glass of wine and actual views of the vineyard, and your dog can settle in beside you without feeling like an afterthought.

What sets Viszlay apart is that they seem genuinely set up for this. They’re not just tolerating dogs; the staff understands that pets are part of the family visit. The grounds have that natural, open feeling that lets dogs relax instead of being confined to a small fenced area or someone’s lap the whole time.

They occasionally do food pairings with their wines, which is a nice touch if you want to turn it into more of an experience than just a quick tasting. The staff can talk you through their sustainability practices and what they’re doing with each wine, so you’re getting some actual information along with the experience.

Since it’s a smaller, family-run place rather than a big commercial operation, calling ahead makes sense to check what’s currently available and whether they have any special events coming up where dogs might be especially welcome. Healdsburg has plenty of other tasting rooms in town if you want to hit multiple places in a day, but Viszlay’s the one where you can actually let your dog roam the vineyard grounds instead of sitting outside a building.