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Welcome to Local Lowdown, where we give you ideas for hanging with your hound (and kitty!) in your area. In this week's column, our last Local Lowdown post for a while, we suggest you head to the wine country for a nice outing with your dog. Many wineries are so dog friendly, they actually have their own resident winery dog, many with the coveted job of Official Greeter.

We list 13 dog-friendly wineries here as well as other resources such as DogFriendly.com to find others close to you.

Be sure to call ahead to ask about their pet policies, but it can be assumed, at the minimum, that your dog must be well-behaved, on-leash and will probably not allowed in the tasting rooms. It is also a good idea to pack food, water and bowls for your pup too.

13 Wineries to Check Out

Branchport, N.Y - Hunt Country Vineyards
In the Finger Lakes region, New York's largest wine producing area, visit Hunt Country Vineyards, and you and your dog will be welcomed by Hedy, the Bernese mountain dog and the official winery greeter. Relax and make a day of it while you sample some of the 24 wines from 100 percent New York State grapes. Find other local listings at the GoPetFriendly blog.

Dahlonega, Ga. - Wolf Mountain Vineyards
At Wolf Mountain Vineyards, dogs are welcome at their outdoor tables and throughout the property. Enjoy the views overlooking the foothills of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and their award-winning wines.

Delaplane, Va. - Barrel Oak Winery
With house red and white wines that feature the winery's golden retrievers on the labels, there's no doubt that Barrel Oak Winery welcomes dogs. Just an hour outside of Washington D.C., escape to the vineyards and enjoy wine-tasting, picnicking and more, where leashed dogs are even allowed in the tasting room. Don't miss the "Paw for Cause" event on June 13, to benefit Maryland Westie Rescue.

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