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watchdogwinerymt

🌱Sustainably crafted wines made from cold hardy grapes, grown in Montana
Family owned and operated
Visit us for a tasting by appointment only
📣PUPDATE📣 Can you believe how big she’s getting?! 📣PUPDATE📣 Can you believe how big she’s getting?! Ray went on her first float earlier this month, she’s officially a river dog! She fits right into our family and continues Hilo’s legacy as Watchdog ♥️
Have you ever seen a more beautiful sight? Pictur Have you ever seen a more beautiful sight? Pictured above are some beautiful, cold-hardy grapes of different varieties shortly after being harvested from the vine. The only thing that could make this better would be if they were pressed, bottled, and poured into a glass! You can see (and taste) the final product for yourself by visiting us in Dixon! Please give us a heads up that you’re coming, by either texting or calling us at 406-404-6828, or you can purchase a bottle (or two) on our website, which is linked in our bio!
It’s getting hot out there! We have just what yo It’s getting hot out there! We have just what you need to keep you cool - A Wine Tasting! You can schedule a wine tasting by calling us at (406)404-6828 or emailing at winerydog@watchdogwinery.com. Tastings are $5 per person, and we would really love to see you out here! *Tastings are by scheduled appointment only at this time*
Looking for some outdoor summer activities to add Looking for some outdoor summer activities to add to your calendar? Join us for the Ronan BrewFest on Saturday June 20 from 2pm-7pm AND the Montana Wine, Beer, and Spirits Festival in Columbia Falls on August 1 from 2pm-8pm! Which one will you be attending?
Welcome to the family, Rayna ♥️ Welcome to the family, Rayna ♥️
Not much longer until the vines are looking like t Not much longer until the vines are looking like this again ☀️ Have you booked an appointment for a tasting? Don’t wait, give us a call to schedule before it’s too late! If you can’t make it to visit us in person, follow the link in our bio and get a bottle or two for riverside sipping or summer gatherings!
In 2017, just three weeks after the birth of our f In 2017, just three weeks after the birth of our first baby and under the watchful eye of our German Shepherd, Hilo, we planted the vineyard that would become known as Watchdog Winery. Hilo is the foundation of our brand, and represents loyalty, protection and the connection between land and family. Hilo came into our lives in 2013, on the North Dakota leg of our cross country move from Virginia to Montana. Hilo was Ben’s first dog and it was love at first sight. Since then, she welcomed two (human) siblings into the family and the three of them became inseparable. Hilo could be found either sleeping in the hallway between the girls’ rooms or, when they insisted on bunkbeds, she would sleep in the room with them. Hilo was our family’s watchful guardian until November of 2025. We are so grateful for our time with her. In June of 2026, we will be welcoming a new puppy to the family to continue on Hilo’s legacy.
Just in time for Spring, our Glacial Melon wine is Just in time for Spring, our Glacial Melon wine is hitting the shelves (of our website)! This wine is a blend of Crenshaw melon, from Dixon melons, and our Riesling, made from Walla Walla grapes. While these grapes aren't grown on our property, the soils of Dixon and Walla Walla are structurally quite similar as they have both been affected by the same ancient glacial floods. We have paired the Glacial Melon wine with cucumber tonic, prosecco, and a dash of club soda to create a refreshing, well-balanced spritzer to celebrate Springs arrival. Visit the link in our bio to purchase your own bottle and schedule a tasting at our vineyard in Dixon and see all that we have to offer!
Come check us out! Tickets close Friday! Five cou Come check us out! Tickets close Friday! Five courses, thoughtfully paired with Montana wines Winemakers sharing the stories behind each bottle A beautiful, relaxed setting with incredible food A fundraiser supporting the future of Montana wine https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behind-the-bottle-a-montana-wine-pairing-experience-tickets-1980038873572?aff=oddtdtcreator
The day we received Hilo’s ashes we saw an amazing The day we received Hilo’s ashes we saw an amazing show of the northern lights. It was fitting! We miss and love you Big Dog.
Farewell, sweet Hilo.❤️ Our first baby, our loyal Farewell, sweet Hilo.❤️ Our first baby, our loyal friend and our faithful guardian. You watched over our family with such love and grace. You were a gentle soul who filled our hearts so completely. We’ll miss and love you always.
My favorite time of year! The colors are beautiful My favorite time of year! The colors are beautiful. #watchdogwinery #watchdogwinerymt #montanavineyards . . . Want to purchase wine from us? Check out online ordering on our website www.watchdogwinery.com. We can ship or you can pick it up directly from the winery. Want to stay with us? Check us out on Harvest Hosts: www.harvesthosts.com. Tasting by appointment, call or email to schedule. Questions? Contact us at winerydog@watchdogwinery.com or call us at 406-404-6828.
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