Black Kite Cellars sits on a working vineyard in the quiet Freestone area, with a tasting patio that overlooks the vines rather than facing a parking lot or main road. The setup feels like you’ve landed in someone’s backyard—a few tables, open air, and actual views of what they’re growing. The winery itself is small and unfussy, which means your dog gets the same casual treatment you do.

Dogs are welcome on the tasting patio, where most of the action happens. They cannot go inside the cellar or tasting room during formal pours, but the patio is dog-accessible. Bring water for your dog; the patio doesn’t have shade everywhere, so time your visit for cooler hours if it’s warm. The staff is friendly about dogs moving around the grounds, though staying near the patio is the natural move. There’s no formal vineyard walk tour that dogs can join.

Black Kite does wine and food pairings when you call ahead to arrange them—small bites matched to their current releases, served at the patio table. The property is scenic enough that you’ll want to walk around a bit on your own before or after tasting. The Freestone location puts you near the Occidental Ridge Trail system and close enough to drive to Bodega Bay in about 20 minutes if you want to extend the day. The winery is open Thursday through Sunday and closes midweek, so plan accordingly. Sonoma County’s wine country can feel crowded on weekends, but Freestone itself stays relatively quiet, which means your dog will have a calmer time here than at the bigger operations closer to Healdsburg or Napa.