Larson Family Winery one of the most pet/kid frien...

Larson Family Winery one of the most pet/kid friendly wineries I've been to. I don't normally associate wineries and kids together, but I'm sure there are a lot of adults with kids who would love to wine taste, and feel that their kids were welcome too. Unfortunately, wineries like that are rare. Larson Family WInery is an exception.

Located in the Sonoma Valley, Larson is just down a dirt road from a major Sonoma Valley thoroughfare. The vibe is "old barn" and family is welcome. The tasting room is actually in a barn, and in the back is a large grass area, bocce ball, picnic tables and beautiful views. The vineyard is located where the Sonoma Valley meets the sloughs in Carneros. It's where the fertile valley starts to blend with the wetlands of the bay.

There is a laid back feel around the tasting room. Their motto is "What we don't drink, we sell". My last visit was Oct 28th, 2018 for the Pet Costume Contest. Gwen and I took Bagel and Jerry and just happened to win the 1st prize when Gwen dressed as Little Red Riding Hood, and Bagel as the wolf. Jerry dressed as Ceasar but did not win any awards. I dressed as a middle-aged father in cargo shorts, and Crocs, and also won no prizes.

I left with about $100 worth of wine:
1) Wingo White: a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurtz, and Alberino
2) Sonoma Red: a blend of mostly Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Tempranillo, and other variatals
3) Sparkling Brut: a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
4) Pinot Gris