Carter Cellars

1170 Tubbs Ln.
Calistoga, California
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Local Phone: (707) 942-4670

A well-known critic once described these wines as “swoon-inducing.” While not sure exactly where this quality originates—perhaps in the earth and sun of our low yield vineyards, or in the hands of our masterful winemakers—whatever it is, it gives Carter Cellars wines the ability to stir the passions and overwhelm the senses.

Tastings by appointment seven days a week. Please check winery website for days and hours of operation.

Dog Access:

Dogs allowed in tasting room
Dogs allowed in picnic area or patio

Weatherproof Wine Tasting With Your Dog

Xena and Willow at Clos Pegase Winery. Photo Credit: @xenaandwillow

Wineries in the Napa Valley number in the hundreds, and it’s a rare facility open to the public that turns away imbibers with leashes in hand. While some facilities relegate four-legged guests to their picnic grounds, others invite furry friends to belly up to the bar with their people (yes, Lucy, that’s a jar of treats on the counter…). Here are some weatherproof suggestions for winter wine tasting with a dog at your side. more »

Calistoga With Your Pup

Photo credit: eLjeProks (CC)

Famous for its hot springs and namesake bottled water, dog-friendly Calistoga is a relaxing but lively destination at the north end of the Napa Valley, also reached by a short drive from nearby Santa Rosa. DogTrekkers will be happy to discover a wealth of wineries whose staffs won’t blink when four-legged guests walk in the door. more »

Enjoying Fruit of the Vine

Sadie in the Trahan-Olabisi tasting room

The Napa Vintners Association has identified 97 wineries throughout the valley that are dog friendly. While all welcome canines in their picnic areas, many say “no” to pups in the tasting room. more »

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