The tasting patio at Dutton-Goldfield features weathered wood tables, grapevines overhead, and gravel-and-grass grounds that feel like a winemaker’s backyard—which is close to the truth given Dan Goldfield and Steve Dutton’s long history farming these parcels. Property dogs roam the grounds and set a relaxed tone immediately. The winery sits on Gravenstein Highway North with direct access to the surrounding vineyard landscape. Unlike buttoned-up tasting rooms further south, this place operates with low-key Sebastopol energy where showing up with your dog is completely normal.

Dogs are welcome throughout the tasting patio and on the grounds, including the vineyard areas you can walk through between tastings. The indoor tasting room is off-limits for dogs, but the patio is spacious enough that you’ll spend most of your time outside. There are no specific fees or size restrictions for dogs. Bring water for your dog and expect the same casual atmosphere that makes the property approachable. Summer afternoons get warm on the patio, so arriving earlier in the day works better if your dog prefers cooler conditions.

Dutton-Goldfield focuses on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from their own fruit and offers food pairings that go beyond typical cheese boards—ask what’s available when you visit. Plan for a couple of hours if you want to walk the property and linger over tastings. The gravel-and-grass layout handles dogs well, and the location on Gravenstein Highway puts you within easy reach of other Sebastopol stops. The Barlow food and shopping district sits just a few miles south, making it simple to combine a winery visit with other activities.