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Benziger Family Winery (Glen Ellen, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs only. Dogs are not allowed at indoor tastings and tours. Source: Benziger Family Winery, checked 2026-10-31. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/benziger-family-winery-glen-ellen/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Benziger Family Winery

**Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs only. Dogs are not allowed at indoor tastings and tours.**

Type: restaurant. Location: Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Where dogs may go | The main Tasting Room and the outdoor areas | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Leashed dogs only. Dogs are not allowed at indoor tastings and tours. | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Leash | Required (The winery asks that the dog stay on the leash the entire time.) | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Dogs on the patio | Allowed | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |

## Sources

1. Benziger Family Winery, "Visiting FAQ: Are dogs allowed?" (official site, checked 2026-10-31): https://benziger.com/visiting-faq/
   > Leashed dogs are welcome in the main Tasting Room and outdoor areas. Due to space limitations, dogs are not allowed at indoor tastings and tours. We ask that the dog remain on the leash the entire time.
2. U.S. Census Bureau, "Location: Census Geocoder match for 1883 LONDON RANCH RD, GLEN ELLEN, CA, 95442" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/

Verified October 31, 2026; re-check due 2027-01-29. Freshness: fresh.
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