Napa · Napa Valley
Visit Dolum Estates with a Private Chauffeur
Small lots of numbered-cask Cabernet from Oakville, Rutherford and the Stags Leap District, including an Oakville vineyard planted in 1979. Dolum Estates 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
Dolum Estates describes itself as born "after 30 years of winemaking" to make limited quantities of Napa Valley red wine. It was built on the winemaking of Chad Alexander, a Napa winemaker for more than three decades, and the winery says it is now entering a new chapter with Robert Smith as winemaker. The winery does not publish its owners' names.
The fruit comes from small Napa Valley sub-districts, including Oakville, the Stags Leap District and Rutherford. One source is a low-yielding Oakville vineyard on the Oakville Cross Road, on the east side of the AVA, planted in 1979 and still tended by second- and third-generation family members, with sandy loam over red clay and limestone. The wines carry cask numbers: the Oakville Cask #3, Rutherford Cask #14, Cask #28 and a multi-vintage Cask #18 that The Tasting Panel scored 95 points.
There is no tasting room. Dolum Estates is not open to the public and does not receive visitors. The wines are sold online through the winery's website, with the current Cabernets from about $60 to $140 a bottle. The day below takes you to three estates near Napa that do host, from a cave tour in Coombsville to the Stags Leap District and the Rutherford bench.
Tasting Fees
Dolum Estates 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
Dolum Estates is not open to the public and does not offer tours or tastings.
Known For
Small-lot Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon labeled by cask number, from Oakville, Rutherford and the Stags Leap District
Founded
Founding year not published
Good to Know
Buy through the shop links on dolumestates.com. The winery lists a phone number, (707) 224-1222, for questions.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn.
10:00 · Pickup at Silverado Resort or Milliken Creek Inn
Since Dolum Estates does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Silverado Resort, at the foot of Atlas Peak, is about 12 minutes from the first stop, and Milliken Creek Inn, a small inn on the Napa River, about 15. The day runs about seven hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Palmaz Vineyards
About 12 minutes away. A family estate in Coombsville with a multi-level winery built into the hillside; guests love the private guided cave tour before a seated tasting with hors d'oeuvres from the estate chef. The Private Tour & Portfolio Tasting is $150 per person; allow 2 hours. By reservation request.
12:30 · Lunch at Angèle
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Angèle, a French brasserie on the Napa River in downtown Napa, serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:50 · Malk Family Vineyards
About 15 minutes away. A small family estate on the Silverado Trail in the Stags Leap District, the same district Dolum draws on, with an estate Cabernet and a reserve named for the family's Staffordshire Bull Terrier. By appointment only; fees to be verified upon reservation. We plan about an hour.
3:10 · ZD Wines
About 12 minutes away. A family winery on the Rutherford bench making wine since 1969, where the ZD Experience starts with a private cellar tour and ends with Reserve or library wines and cheese and charcuterie in the Vineyard View Room, looking across the valley. $125, about 90 minutes. Appointment required; 21 and over.
4:40 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 5:00 p.m.
About $275 per person at Palmaz and ZD, plus the fee Malk confirms when the appointment is made, paid directly to each winery.
Malk sets its own appointment times, so the afternoon order may shift once it confirms. For a shorter day, ZD's Vineyard View Tasting ($50, about an hour) brings you back about 30 minutes sooner.
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 Dolum Estates?
No. Dolum Estates is not open to the public and offers no tours or tastings, as of September 2026.
How can I buy Dolum Estates wine?
Online, through the shop links on dolumestates.com. Current Cabernets run from about $60 to $140 a bottle.
Who makes Dolum Estates?
Dolum was built on the winemaking of Chad Alexander, and Robert Smith is now the winemaker. The winery does not publish its owners' names.
Where do Dolum Estates grapes come from?
Small Napa Valley sub-districts, including Oakville, Rutherford and the Stags Leap District, among them an Oakville Cross Road vineyard planted in 1979.
What is Dolum Estates known for?
Numbered-cask Cabernet Sauvignon, such as the Oakville Cask #3 and the multi-vintage Cask #18, which The Tasting Panel scored 95 points.
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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