Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Dokdo Winery with a Private Chauffeur
A Napa Cabernet house named for the island of Dokdo, making its 40240 Napa Reserve since 2008. Dokdo Winery does not receive visitors; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
The idea for Dokdo Wine began in 2007, and after three years of research the first wine was released to the public. The winery is named for the island of Dokdo: rather than dwell on the long dispute over who owns it, the founders wanted a wine that celebrates its scenery and the pleasure of sharing a bottle. Emmanuel Lee, who led the company at the start, has been president again since 2024.
Robert Shawn Denkler (1949 to 2020) was a co-founder and the original winemaker, making Dokdo's wine from 2008; the winery remembers him as a friend and mentor. The signature is the 40240 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve, with vintages from 2018 to 2022 currently offered, alongside a 2022 Sauvignon Blanc.
Dokdo sells its wines online at dokdowineshop.com, mostly in three- and six-bottle sets, and a short film on the site walks you through the winery's story. It publishes no tasting room or visiting program, so it does not receive visitors. The day below heads east of the city of Napa to family estates with caves and private tastings.
Tasting Fees
Dokdo Winery does not offer tastings.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Napa
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Dokdo Winery does not receive visitors; its wines are sold online at dokdowineshop.com.
Known For
The 40240 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve
Founded
2008 (idea begun in 2007)
Good to Know
Wines are sold in three- and six-bottle sets on dokdowineshop.com; sign up for the winery's emails there for new releases.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Silverado Resort or Andaz Napa.
10:00 · Pickup at Silverado Resort or Andaz Napa
Since Dokdo Winery does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Silverado Resort is about 10 minutes from the first stop and Andaz Napa in downtown Napa about 15. The day fits about six hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · The Vice
About 10 minutes away. A family label pouring single-vineyard wines from 15 of Napa Valley's sub-regions at a private estate tasting on Old Soda Springs Road, east of the city of Napa. The Vice Estate Experience is $145, prepaid, for 2 to 6 guests; we allow about 90 minutes. By appointment, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
12:00 · Rockmere Vineyards
About 12 minutes away. A small family vineyard on the Silverado Trail whose private visit starts with a walk through the caves where the wines are made, then barrel samples and a formal tasting. $75 per person, by appointment; we allow about 75 minutes.
1:30 · Lunch at Mustards Grill
About 12 minutes away. Lunch at Mustards Grill on Highway 29 just north of Yountville, a Napa Valley favorite for more than 40 years, open daily for lunch. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:50 · Lewis Cellars
About 10 minutes away. Race car driver Randy Lewis's Cabernet house, now pouring at a new estate on the Silverado Trail with pairings from a Michelin-starred chef. The Legacy Tasting is $80; we plan about an hour. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; reservations highly recommended.
3:55 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:15 p.m., about six hours after pickup.
About $300 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
The Vice hosts Tuesday to Saturday, so plan this day for one of those days. Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting.
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
Can you visit Dokdo Winery?
No. Dokdo has no tasting room and does not host visitors, as of September 2026. We can plan a day at nearby wineries that do host.
How can I buy Dokdo wine?
On dokdowineshop.com, where the 40240 Napa Reserve is sold in three- and six-bottle sets.
Who runs Dokdo Winery?
President Emmanuel Lee, who also led the company from 2007 to 2011.
Who made Dokdo's first wines?
Co-founder Robert Shawn Denkler (1949 to 2020), the winery's original winemaker from 2008.
What is Dokdo known for?
Its 40240 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve, offered in vintages from 2018 to 2022.
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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