It’s always nice to “wine down” after a long day, but have you ever wondered how your favorite vintage finds its way to your glass? From high above or among the vineyards, these dog-friendly winery tours all your furry sommelier to tag along.
Dog-Friendly Winery Tours
Posted by Billy Francis
Tour DeVine
Give Fido a bird’s-eye view of the picturesque Willamette Valley on an aerial journey across Oregon wine country. Tour DeVine’s VIP experience begins in McMinnville with a pre-flight breakfast and glass of bubbly. You and your pooch will then be whisked away by helicopter to begin your winery-hopping adventure. The tour includes two or three winery visits and three or four helicopter flights. Along the way, you can sample some of the region’s famous Pinot Noirs, while your pooch explores the winery grounds. A gourmet picnic lunch is provided during your second stop. Choose from one of three popular tour options, or customize the tour to visit the dog-friendly wineries of your choice.
Stay in the heart of the Willamette Valley at the historic McMenamins Hotel Oregon in McMinnville. Food bowls and waste bags are available at the front desk, and Fido can join you for a craft brew at the hotel’s pub or rooftop bar.
Breakaway Tours, Dog-Friendly Wine Tours
Stop on the long and “wining” California Coastal Trail and join one of Breakaway Tours' Dog-Friendly Wine Tours in San Luis Obispo or Paso Robles. The popular tour company takes dogs and their owners on guided adventures around the fastest growing wine region in California, complete with door-to-door service from your pet-friendly accommodation. Ride with Fido in private, air-conditioned comfort to up to four carefully selected dog-friendly wineries. You can even add a winery picnic lunch and Scooby Snacks served up with your fun wine education.
After your comfortable tour, stay at Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel in San Luis Obispo.
Sedona Red Rock Adventures
Every tour offered by Sedona Red Rock Adventures welcomes dogs, including a romp across Red Rock country to some of the area's finest pet-friendly wineries. Bring Fido along while you sample the vintages at Javelina Leap Vineyard, Winery & Bistro and Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery, among others. Very Important Pets can enjoy the lap of luxury in the comfortable puppy play area in the back of the vehicle.
Plan your pickup from Sky Rock Inn Of Sedona, where four-legged guests receive treats and a water bowl upon arrival. Walk off the wine on the trails connected to the property.
Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery
Barrel with your Bichon around Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery. The dog-loving Roeder family claims their winery's acronym also stands for the “bow” in “bow wow.” Leashed pups are welcome to join their owners throughout the premises as they indulge in a tasting experience which includes a selection of fine wine paired with salami, local cheese, jam, mustard, fresh fruit and water crackers. If wine isn’t your thing, they also serve a selection of unique beers on draft.
Grab a bottle to go and relax at this rustic fireside cabin set on a 250-acre conservation reserve and regenerative farm.
290 Wine Shuttle
Texas Hill Country is home to more than 100 wineries and vineyards, helping build the region’s reputation as one of the premier winemaking destinations in the country. Take a ride on Wine Road 290, a 30-mile route that visits 14 dog-friendly wineries along the way. If you want to sample all day, the 290 Wine Shuttle provides a personal designated driver and welcomes dogs under 25 lbs on board.
As soon as Fido hops off the shuttle, head to Primrose Bungalow, where you can enjoy a glass of Pinot and a soak in the outdoor tub.
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
Southwest Michigan's Sip & Savor Trail showcases some of the region's tastiest wineries and breweries. While you're here, don't miss a visit to the Tabor Hill Tasting Room, where you can sample the goods and learn about local wine from the experts. Then, head to the patio of Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant in time for sunset over the vineyards with a menu that combines locally sourced fresh ingredients and culinary creativity. Your jaunt around the wineries in the area can also include Round Barn Winery, where leashed dogs can tour the grapes and grounds by your side.
Backing up to Warren Dunes State Park, this incredible lodge is a dream come true for beach-loving canines.
Grapevine Country Tours
Bring your four-legged friend along to sample some of the region’s finest vino on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail with Grapevine Country Tours. Many of the 30+ member wineries invite your pup to join you as you taste world-class wines made from grapes grown in the unique conditions surrounding Seneca Lake. Grapevine Country Tours will provide a driver for your own car and take you to your choice of wineries. Visit Ravines Wine Cellars for a dry Riesling, Penguin Bay Winery for a spicy Gewurztraminer, and Atwater Estate Vineyards for a bubbly Pinot Noir. Throughout the year, you can take in special events on the trail, like the Grapehound Wine Tour, held annually at the end of July. Celebrating Greyhounds and other sighthounds, the event is a popular pet-friendly festival filled with tastings, art events, vendors, and music.
When you check in at the Best Western Plus Vineyard Inn & Suites in Penn Yan, your four-legged travel companion will be gifted a bag filled with tennis balls, wipes, and treats.