Dog-friendly wineries on US wine trails
107 of the 211 wineries on the 10 trails we cover say dogs are welcome. Grouped by trail.
Rules vary: some wineries allow dogs only outdoors or on a leash. Check the winery’s own rules before you bring your dog.
- Monticello 36
- Seneca Lake 22
- Lake Erie Wine Country 9
- Texas Hill Country Wineries 9
- Shawnee Hills 8
- Old Mission Peninsula 7
- Cayuga Lake 6
- Keuka Lake 6
- Leelanau Peninsula 3
- Hermann 1
Monticello Wine Trail
Afton Mountain Vineyards
Afton
One of Virginia's early farm wineries, with first vines planted in the 1970s; makes Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Gewurztraminer and a traditional-method sparkling wine.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
- food
Barboursville Vineyards
Barboursville
Founded in 1976 by the Zonin wine family of Italy; known for its Octagon Bordeaux-style blend, Cabernet Franc and Nebbiolo, on an estate with ruins of a Jefferson-designed mansion.
- $20 per person
- food
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Blenheim Vineyards
Charlottesville
Founded in 2000 by Dave Matthews on the historic Blenheim Farm; about 30 acres planted across three vineyard sites.
- $25 for a guided tasting of 5 wines
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- food
Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery
Afton
Family winery below Afton Mountain whose grower also makes the wines; list includes a vinho-verde-style white called Green and a hopped Chardonnay.
- $25 for a guided tasting of 5 wines (weekends)
- dog-friendly
- live music
- food
- event venue
Chestnut Oak Vineyard
Barboursville
Small-batch wines about 20 minutes from Charlottesville, served by the flight, glass or bottle.
- Flights $15-$20
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Chisholm Vineyards
Earlysville
100% estate-grown wines from a 12-acre vineyard at Adventure Farm, run by the Chisholm family since 1950; wines are made at Early Mountain Vineyards.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
- food
- event venue
Cunningham Creek Winery
Palmyra
Family boutique winery on a former cattle and hay farm, planted from 2012, about 12 miles from Jefferson's original vineyard.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
- food
- event venue
Eastwood Farm & Winery
Charlottesville
Women-owned, multi-generational winery making wines, ciders and beers; a second tasting room, the Virginia Wine Collective, is at 1585 Avon Street Ext.
- food
- live music
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- brewery/cidery
Fallen Tree Vineyard
Crozet
Mostly dry-style wines made by Matthieu Finot, with valley and mountain views.
- food
- dog-friendly
Flying Fox Vineyard
Afton
Family-run winery making a core range of 8 Virginia wines since 2006, plus an experimental Sly Fox line and a vermouth.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Glass House Winery
Free Union
Winery with a tropical plant conservatory tasting room; also makes chocolates and beer.
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
- brewery/cidery
Grace Estate Winery
Crozet
All wines are made from grapes grown at Mount Juliet Farm in Crozet.
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Hark Vineyards
Earlysville
100% estate wines made on site by Jake Busching; its 2023 Cabernet Franc won the 2026 Monticello Cup.
- $15 white tasting or $20 red/mixed tasting (4 wines, 2oz pours)
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- food
Jefferson Vineyards
Charlottesville
On the site Jefferson and Philip Mazzei chose for Virginia's first wine company; a commercial vineyard again since 1981.
- live music
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- food
Keswick Vineyards
Keswick
Family-owned winery making small lots, including Verdejo, Viognier, Norton and Touriga.
- food
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- live music
- kids area
King Family Vineyards
Crozet
Family-owned winery with Matthieu Finot as winemaker; hosts polo on Sundays from Memorial Day to mid-October.
- Guided tastings from $25
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- food
Knight's Gambit Vineyard
Charlottesville
Family-run, solar-powered winery with six estate wines from vines planted in 2003.
- Flight of all six estate wines (price not listed)
- dog-friendly
- live music
- event venue
Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery
North Garden
Certified-organic estate vineyard and winery.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Lovingston Winery
Lovingston
100% estate-grown wines since 2003 from 11 acres and eight grape varieties, including Pinotage.
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- food
- event venue
Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard
Keswick
Estate wines poured in a 5,000 sq ft tasting room built on the site of an old tractor barn.
- Full-catalog tasting $60 per person with cheese and charcuterie
- food
- live music
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Montifalco Vineyard
Ruckersville
Small winery at the winemaker's home; Justin Falco trained in Northern California and the southern Rhone. Adults 21+ only.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Moss Vineyards
Nortonsville
Vineyard at about 1,000 ft growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Viognier and Vermentino; also makes a hard cider.
- $17 per tasting; $20 for groups of 7 or more
- dog-friendly
Mount Ida Farm & Vineyard
Charlottesville
Tasting room and taphouse opened in 2018 at Mount Ida Reserve, with just over 20 acres of vines and farm-brewed beer.
- food
- brewery/cidery
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery
Faber
Terraced vineyard making French-inspired wines near Wintergreen.
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- event venue
Oakencroft Farm & Winery
Charlottesville
One of Albemarle's first commercial vineyards (1980s), reopened under new owners; focuses on hybrid grapes and regenerative farming.
- food
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
North Garden
Vineyard with a farm-to-table kitchen and event venue on Bundoran Farm; wines made by Michael Shaps.
- food
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Pollak Vineyards
Greenwood
Founded in 2003 on Mountain Hollow Farm; 34 acres of French vinifera grapes, all estate grown.
- live music
- picnic
- dog-friendly
Reynard Florence Vineyard
Barboursville
Family-run small-batch winery in Orange County owned by Roe and Dee Allison.
- Tasting flights $5-$15
- live music
- picnic
- dog-friendly
Septenary Winery
Greenwood
Winery at historic Seven Oaks Farm using mainly old-world methods with fruit from two vineyards. Adults 21+ only.
- picnic
- dog-friendly
Southwest Mountains Vineyards
Keswick
Estate winery in Keswick whose tasting barn is a restored 1903 structure.
- food
- dog-friendly
Stinson Vineyards
Crozet
Family and winemaker-owned estate making small-lot wines with a French influence.
- dog-friendly
- live music
The Barn at 678 Vineyard
Barboursville
Winery founded by Ricky and Lorrie Bryant, pouring Chardonnay, Viognier, red blends and sparkling wines.
- dog-friendly
- food
Trump Winery
Charlottesville
Large estate with 227 acres of vines, known for traditional-method sparkling wines.
- $25-$45 per self-guided flight
- food
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Valley Road Vineyards
Afton
Estate winery on Route 151; its 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve won the 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
- event venue
Veritas Vineyard & Winery
Afton
Family-owned winery for about 25 years; winemaker Emily Pelton makes sparkling, white and Bordeaux-style red wines.
- food
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
Woodbrook Farm Vineyard
Orange
Family vineyard on a former racehorse training farm near Montpelier; wines made with Michael Shaps Wineworks.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
Dog-friendly wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail · full trail guide
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Boundary Breaks
Lodi
East-side vineyard planted in 2009 that focuses on Riesling and Cabernet Franc.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lake view
CK Cellars (Torrey Ridge Winery and Earle Estates Meadery)
Penn Yan
Home of Torrey Ridge Winery and Earle Estates Meadery, making grape and fruit wines, mead and WortHog hard cider.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- brewery/cidery
Either Oar Wine, Whiskey, and Cheese Bar
Hector
Seated bar from the owners of Idol Ridge Winery and Alder Creek Distillery, serving wine and cheese pairing flights and whiskey cocktails.
- food
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Fox Run Vineyards
Penn Yan
Family-owned west-side winery making estate wines since 1989; runs on its own solar power and offers vineyard and winery tours.
- food
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Fulkerson Winery
Dundee
Seventh-generation family farm (land settled in 1805) that opened the winery in 1989 and also sells grape juice to home winemakers.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Glenora Wine Cellars
Dundee
Seneca Lake's first winery, opened in 1977; also runs a restaurant and a 30-room inn.
- $10 for 5 wines of your choice
- food
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- event venue
- picnic
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
Hector
Family winery whose farm dates to 1852 and maker of Red Cat; has an outdoor pavilion bar called The Oasis.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
Hickory Hollow Wine Cellars
Dundee
Kendall family winery pouring small-batch, low-intervention dry vinifera and hybrid wines, including Nathan K. and Chepika.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Idol Ridge Winery
Lodi
East-side ridge-top winery that shares its tasting room with Alder Creek Distillery; makes dry, sweet and sparkling wines.
- From $10 for 6 samples
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lodging
- distillery
- lake view
J.R. Dill Winery
Burdett
Small-batch winery founded in 2010 by Jeff Dill, 6 miles north of Watkins Glen on the east side.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lake view
Lakewood Vineyards
Watkins Glen
Stamp family farm growing grapes on the west side since 1952; winery opened in 1989 and uses estate fruit from about 80 acres.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Lodi
Estate winery with over 119 acres on the east side, mainly Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc; solar-powered since 2016.
- $12 per person
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Leidenfrost Vineyards
Hector
Small family farm-winery on the southeast shore growing vinifera, labrusca and hybrid grapes.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lake view
Miles Wine Cellars
Himrod
Lakeside mansion winery reachable by boat, known for its Ghost Wine; also pours beer, cider and spirits and runs an inn.
- dog-friendly
- lodging
- event venue
- picnic
- brewery/cidery
Prejean Winery
Penn Yan
Estate winery since 1986 growing European varieties such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc.
- $10 for any 5 wines
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lake view
Red Newt Cellars
Hector
Founded in 1998; focuses on aromatic whites such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris, and has a bistro.
- food
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Seneca Shore Wine Cellars
Penn Yan
Medieval-themed tasting room; vineyards planted from 1979, with Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon among the vinifera.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lake view
Tabora Farm and Winery
Dundee
Winery with a from-scratch deli and bakery; wines focus on native and hybrid grapes, with growing vinifera plantings.
- food
- dog-friendly
- event venue
- picnic
Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
Geneva
One estate with three wineries and a brewery, plus a cafe.
- Single tasting pass $40; shared pass $55
- food
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lodging
- brewery/cidery
Toast Winery
Rock Stream
Small winery focused on dry vinifera, also pouring native-grape wines, port, ice wine and bubbly.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Ventosa Vineyards
Geneva
100% estate winery focused on older-vintage dry reds, including Italian varieties Sangiovese and Tocai Friulano; has Cafe Toscana.
- $10.30 per person ($10 cash) for 5 wines
- food
- dog-friendly
- event venue
- picnic
- lodging
Wagner Vineyards
Lodi
Family winery on the east shore since 1979 with over 30 wines, a craft brewery and the Ginny Lee Cafe.
- food
- dog-friendly
- event venue
- picnic
- brewery/cidery
Dog-friendly wineries on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail · full trail guide
Lake Erie Wine Country
21 Brix Winery
Portland
Winery set among vineyards and cherry orchards, making everything from a bottle-fermented sparkling Chardonnay to an estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
- food
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- event venue
- live music
Arrowhead Wine Cellars
North East
Family farm winery run by Nick and Kathy Mobilia since 1998, using European, native and hybrid grapes mostly grown on their 250-acre farm; also makes ice wine.
- picnic
- dog-friendly
Arundel Cellars & Brewing Co.
North East
Winery and brewery pouring dry to sweet wines, an ice-style wine and a port alongside its own craft beer.
- food
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- brewery/cidery
- event venue
Burch Farms Country Market & Winery
North East
Year-round farm market and winery growing apples, peaches and grapes, with wines made from its own fruit or other Pennsylvania farms.
- food
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Johnson Estate Winery
Westfield
New York's oldest estate winery, founded in 1961 and run by the third generation of Johnsons, making Riesling, Concord and ice wines from estate grapes.
- not listed (group tastings $10 per person for 9-20 guests)
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Lakeview Wine Cellars
North East
Small boutique winery specializing in oak-aged wines from local grapes.
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- lake view
- event venue
Liberty Vineyards & Winery
Sheridan
Burmaster family winery using mostly its own grapes, from vineyards in the family since the 1860s; the tasting room looks into the barrel room.
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Noble Winery
Westfield
Farm winery overlooking vineyards and Lake Erie, making dry to sweet wines from local grapes; known for Rock Candy, sangrias and slushies.
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- lake view
- event venue
Sparkling Ponds Winery
Ripley
Family-run winery just over the PA/NY line off I-90 exit 61, with wine slushies, local craft beer on tap and two cottages on site.
- not listed (small flat fee)
- lodging
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Dog-friendly wineries on the Lake Erie Wine Country · full trail guide
Texas Hill Country Wineries
Arch Ray Winery
Fredericksburg
Winery inside the 72-acre Arch Ray Resort on the Pedernales River, alongside a brewery, distillery and restaurant.
- food
- lodging
- brewery/cidery
- distillery
- dog-friendly
Carter Creek Winery
Johnson City
Winery resort with villas, a restaurant, the Old 290 Brewery and a spa on site.
- lodging
- food
- brewery/cidery
- dog-friendly
- live music
Farmhouse Vineyards
Johnson City
Marketplace tasting room in Johnson City, the first Wine Road 290 stop coming from Austin.
- dog-friendly
Fiesta Winery 290
Fredericksburg
The winery's own site now presents this location as Fiesta Winery at Arch Ray, about 4 miles from Main Street, pouring over 50 Texas wines from dry to dessert.
- $25 wine tasting
- dog-friendly
- live music
Flat Creek Estate
Marble Falls
Established in 1996; uses Old World methods and has a Tuscan-style tasting room.
- dog-friendly
- live music
- event venue
Perissos Vineyard and Winery
Burnet
- $28 per tasting
- food
- dog-friendly
Slate Theory Winery
Fredericksburg
Family-owned winery using 100% Texas fruit from its estate vineyards and regional growers.
- White $25, mixed $30, red $35 per person
- food
- dog-friendly
Spicewood Vineyards
Spicewood
Winery on a 32-acre vineyard with two tasting menus.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- food
Westcave Cellars Winery & Brewery
Johnson City
Most of its grapes are grown on site; also runs a brewery.
- brewery/cidery
- dog-friendly
Dog-friendly wineries on the Texas Hill Country Wineries · full trail guide
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
Alto Vineyards
Alto Pass
Family winery making wine since its first vintage in 1988, one of the three founders of the trail, with a second tasting room in Champaign.
- Flight of 4 wines you pick; price not listed
- food
- dog-friendly
Feather Hills Vineyard
Cobden
Founded in 2018 by Randy and Renee Feather; focuses on dry wines from Shawnee Hills AVA grapes, poured at two locations.
- Guided tasting of 5 wines or preset flights; price not listed
- food
- dog-friendly
- kids area
- live music
- event venue
Hickory Ridge Vineyard and Winery
Pomona
Small family winery on the western edge of the Shawnee Hills AVA (vineyard planted 2000, winery opened 2007) making wine only from grapes grown on the property, known for dry wines, whites and roses.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Honker Hill Winery
Carbondale
Family-owned winery since 2008 in a former hunting lodge, pouring sweet fruit wines to dry reds and whites from Illinois grapes such as Chambourcin and Traminette.
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- live music
- event venue
Owl Creek Vineyard
Cobden
First commercial vineyard in the Shawnee Hills AVA (1980), winery since 1995, also making Apple Knocker hard ciders and sangrias.
- Self-guided flights of wine, sangria and cider (can be mixed); price not listed
- food
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
- brewery/cidery
Pomona Winery
Pomona
Founded in 1991 as the first Illinois winery to make only non-grape wines, from local fruit such as apples, blueberries and strawberries.
- Tasting of all 9 fruit wines; price not listed
- picnic
- dog-friendly
StarView Vineyards
Cobden
Family-owned winery established in 2006, pouring dry reds through sweet sangrias.
- Guided tasting of 5 wines; price not listed
- food
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- live music
- picnic
Wichmann Vineyard
Cobden
Small woman-owned winery run by second-generation winemaker Hanna Wichmann, making mostly dry to semi-dry wines from Shawnee Hills AVA grapes.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Dog-friendly wineries on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail · full trail guide
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail
2 Lads Winery
Traverse City
58-acre estate near the tip of the peninsula focused on cool-climate reds and sparkling wines.
- $15 wine flights; guided tasting $40; private tour & tasting $75
- food
- dog-friendly
Black Star Farms (Old Mission)
Traverse City
Second tasting room of Black Star Farms, focused on white wine production and distilling.
- distillery
- dog-friendly
Bowers Harbor Vineyards
Traverse City
Makes over 30 wines and ciders, including sparkling wines and fruit ports.
- dog-friendly
- kids area
- brewery/cidery
Chateau Chantal
Traverse City
Hilltop 65-acre estate with views of both bays; makes more than 40 wines from dry to sweet, and runs a B&B.
- Spirit tastings from $3; wine by the glass from $9
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- live music
- food
- event venue
Chateau Grand Traverse
Traverse City
Making wine on Old Mission Peninsula since 1974; has an inn and offers walk-in and reserved tasting experiences.
- lodging
- food
- live music
- dog-friendly
Hawthorne Vineyards
Traverse City
Estate on a high bluff overlooking East and West Grand Traverse Bay; wines include Auxerrois, Chardonnay, Riesling and Lemberger.
- dog-friendly
Tabone Vineyards
Traverse City
Estate winery making small batches of dry, fruit-forward Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris; first vintage in 2014.
- dog-friendly
- food
Dog-friendly wineries on the Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail · full trail guide
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
Ovid
Challen family estate winery making wines from its own vineyards, poured in a rustic barn tasting room.
- $8 for four wines of your choice
- food
- dog-friendly
Hosmer Winery
Ovid
Family estate winery making wine since 1985 from 70 acres of vines, known for Riesling and Cabernet Franc.
- dog-friendly
- lodging
- picnic
- live music
Lucas Vineyards
Interlaken
The first winery on Cayuga Lake, run by the Lucas family, known for its nautical-themed Tug Boat and Nautie wines.
- not listed (choice of 3 or 5 wines)
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
- lake view
Montezuma Winery
Seneca Falls
Martin family winery and meadery that grew out of beekeeping; also home to Hidden Marsh Distillery and its honey-based BEE Vodka.
- From $10 for 6 wines plus a sip of the month; spirit tastings from $6 for 3
- food
- distillery
- dog-friendly
- live music
Swedish Hill Winery + Cider Co.
Romulus
Winery founded by the Peterson family in 1986, now owned by the Martin family; also makes Donkey Kick hard ciders.
- not listed (6 wines plus a sip of the month)
- brewery/cidery
- dog-friendly
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
Ovid
Lakefront estate winery pouring more than 25 wines, from Riesling and Pinot Gris to Malbec, Syrah and Pinot Noir; has its own boat dock.
- $5 for 5 wines ($2 back as a coupon on a bottle); $10 for groups over 20
- food
- dog-friendly
- lake view
- picnic
Dog-friendly wineries on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail · full trail guide
Keuka Lake Wine Trail
Agricolae Estate Winery by Ravines
Hammondsport
Farm winery project of Ravines making dry, light-style wines; pours both Agricolae and Ravines wines.
- food
- dog-friendly
- lake view
Domaine LeSeurre Winery
Hammondsport
Run by Sebastien and Celine LeSeurre, from a Champagne winemaking family; offers wine with food or French macaron pairings.
- $15 for 5 wines
- food
- dog-friendly
- lake view
Heron Hill Winery
Hammondsport
Founded in 1977 by John and Josephine Ingle with sustainably farmed vineyards; tasting room has a silo-style tower above Keuka Lake.
- dog-friendly
- lake view
Keuka Spring Vineyards
Penn Yan
Founded in 1981 and owned by the Simmons grape-growing family since 2022; makes wines from named vineyard sites.
- food
- dog-friendly
- lake view
Vineyard View Winery
Keuka Park
Folts family farm dating to 1893 that grows about 250 acres of grapes and makes its own range of wines.
- food
- dog-friendly
- lake view
Weis Vineyards
Hammondsport
Opened in 2016 by Hans Peter Weis, a Mosel-trained winemaker, and Ashlee Weis; named New York Wine Classic Winery of the Year in 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- food
- dog-friendly
Dog-friendly wineries on the Keuka Lake Wine Trail · full trail guide
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Chateau Fontaine
Lake Leelanau
Former potato farm with vineyards planted in the 1990s; whites like Chardonnay and Riesling, plus reds and cherry wine.
- $2 per taste
- food
- dog-friendly
- live music
Leelanau Cellars
Omena
Large range of sweet-to-dry wines, including Witches Brew, with a patio over Grand Traverse Bay.
- dog-friendly
- lake view
Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate
Traverse City
Family farm and winery on a high point of the peninsula, using estate-grown grapes.
- Private seated tasting $50 per guest (reservation)
- food
- live music
- dog-friendly
- kids area
Dog-friendly wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail · full trail guide
Hermann Wine Trail
Adam Puchta Winery
Hermann
Family farm winery first opened in 1855 and reopened in 1990, now run by the seventh generation; grows its own Norton.
- $10 for 6 wines, souvenir glass included
- food
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
- event venue