Rutherford · Napa Valley
Visit Dalecio with a Private Chauffeur
Kathy and Scott Dalecio's small family label, with an estate vineyard in Rutherford and wines from Philippe Melka's team, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Kathy and Scott Dalecio make small lots of wine on a simple idea: "quality over quantity, nuance over scale," and wines meant for the moments shared around them. Their winemakers are Philippe Melka, trained in Bordeaux with a background in soil science, and Maayan Koschitzky, director of winemaking and a partner at Atelier Melka, named a Wine Enthusiast "40 Under 40 Tastemaker."
In 2021 the family bought an estate vineyard of Cabernet Sauvignon on alluvial soils in the Rutherford AVA. They also draw on five other sites: a Diamond Mountain District vineyard at about 2,200 feet, Glass Slipper and Caldwell vineyards in Coombsville, and Platt and Reuling vineyards on the Sonoma Coast for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Each lot is fermented separately and given patient time in the cellar.
Dalecio is a small operation, and tastings are by appointment only, arranged by phone; the winery does not publish a tasting address or fees. We make the request on your behalf, confirm where you will taste, and build the rest of the day around the time the family gives us.
Tasting Fees
Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Rutherford
AVA
Rutherford
Visiting
By appointment only, arranged by phone (707-345-1605). The winery does not publish an address or hours; we arrange it on your behalf and confirm the location.
Known For
Limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Diamond Mountain and Coombsville, plus Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Founded
Rutherford estate vineyard acquired in 2021
Good to Know
The winery does not list ages, pets or group sizes; we confirm them when booking. Limited releases go first to the mailing list on dalecio.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil.
10:00 · Pickup at Rancho Caymus Inn or Auberge du Soleil
Both are in Rutherford, close to the family's vineyard; we confirm the exact tasting location when the appointment is made. Rancho Caymus Inn is at the Rutherford crossroads, and Auberge du Soleil is the hillside resort above the Silverado Trail. The day below runs about six and three-quarter hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Dalecio Family Wines
A private tasting by appointment, arranged by phone with the family's team. We allow about 75 minutes. Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation.
11:45 · The Terraces
About 10 minutes away. A historic family ranch on the Silverado Trail where an owner or winemaker drives you by 4WD to old stone terraces, a ghost winery and a balsamic acetaia. The Terraces Experience is $90 with a seated wine tasting; we allow about 90 minutes. By appointment only, for up to five guests per visit.
1:30 · Lunch at Rutherford Grill
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Rutherford Grill at the Rutherford crossroads, a sit-down grill open daily. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:55 · B Cellars
About 10 minutes away. An Oakville winery built around blends and food, where a garden and cave tour ends with chef-made pairings from an open-hearth kitchen. The Oakville Trek is $150 for 90 minutes, Thursday to Monday (on Tuesday and Wednesday the Vineyard Flight is $100, 60 minutes). Reservations at least 24 hours ahead; tastings run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
4:25 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:40 p.m., about six and three-quarter hours after pickup.
About $190 to $240 per person in tasting fees for The Terraces and B Cellars, plus the Dalecio fee, to be verified upon reservation; paid directly to each winery.
B Cellars pours the Oakville Trek Thursday to Monday; on Tuesday and Wednesday it offers the Vineyard Flight ($100, 60 minutes) and the day ends about 30 minutes sooner. The Terraces accepts a limited number of visits, so we request your date early, and Dalecio sets its own appointment time.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle, and we plan the winery appointments around your group, since many wineries limit groups to 6 to 8 guests. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery. Every tour starts with six hours; add time by the hour when you book.
Questions
Do I need a reservation at Dalecio?
Yes. Tastings are by appointment only, arranged by phone. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Dalecio?
Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation; Dalecio does not publish a fee, as of September 2026.
Who owns Dalecio Family Wines?
Kathy and Scott Dalecio.
Who makes Dalecio wine?
Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky of Atelier Melka.
Where do Dalecio's grapes come from?
From its estate vineyard in Rutherford, bought in 2021, plus a Diamond Mountain District site, Glass Slipper and Caldwell vineyards in Coombsville, and Platt and Reuling vineyards on the Sonoma Coast.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve a six-hour tour online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Reserve Your Tour Now, Plan the Details Later
Your plans don't need to be final to book. Reserve your six-hour tour online, and your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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