VJB Cellars sits on a quiet corner of Kenwood with a sprawling tasting patio that’s more lawn than concrete. The space feels like a home vineyard rather than a commercial operation, with wooden beams framing views of the property’s own vine blocks. Windows overlook the grounds, and the patio is genuinely where most visitors spend their time during tastings. Parking is straightforward along Shaw Avenue in this quieter section of town, and the immediate neighborhood doesn’t draw heavy foot traffic.

Dogs are welcome on the patio and grounds but cannot enter the tasting room building. The staff charges no extra fees for dogs and has no weight restrictions. You’ll need to keep your dog close and under voice control. Since the patio is where tastings happen anyway, this policy creates no real limitation. The property occasionally offers food pairings or charcuterie alongside tastings—ask about current options when you arrive.

The tasting room operates on regular weekend hours with seasonal variations, so check their website for current times before visiting. From the winery, you can walk your dog through nearby Kenwood neighborhoods or head toward Jack London State Historic Park trails a few minutes’ drive away for more serious hiking. The unhurried quality of the operation extends to how the staff handles dog visitors, and the lawn-heavy patio means your dog will actually be comfortable during the time it takes to work through a tasting flight.