White Oak Vineyards & Winery spreads across 750 acres in Alexander Valley just outside Healdsburg, giving you and your dog plenty of room to roam through the estate vineyards. The winery welcomes well-behaved dogs on leashes, so you can actually bring your dog along while you’re tasting their wines instead of leaving them behind in the car.

The grounds themselves are the real draw here. You get genuine vineyard views—those rolling rows of vines that make Sonoma County distinctive—and there’s actual space to walk around, which makes a real difference when you have a dog with you. The shaded areas under the trees are helpful on warmer days, and picnic spots are scattered throughout the property so you can settle in with a blanket and some food while your dog gets a break from walking.

Wine tastings happen regularly, and they feature a mix of whites and reds from their own vineyards. The tasting experience is straightforward without being pretentious, which works well if you’re trying to manage a dog at the same time. The staff seems genuinely comfortable with dogs being there, not just tolerating them as an afterthought.

White Oak also hosts seasonal events throughout the year, and many of them are dog-friendly. It’s worth checking their website before you go to see what’s happening during your visit and to confirm current dog policies. Since this is a working vineyard with a lot of space, the experience changes depending on the season—you’ll see different things in spring versus fall, and the crowds vary too.

The combination of actual vineyard acreage, a relaxed approach to having dogs around, and decent wines makes this feel less like a tourist trap and more like a place where you can actually spend a few hours. Bring water for your dog, wear comfortable shoes for walking the grounds, and plan to stay longer than you think you will.