VISIT US
Spend Your Day the Doukénie Way
Tastings, tours, and experiences for wine lovers of every kind. We invite you to spend the day in our cozy Tasting Room or our many outdoor seating areas where you can take in fresh air and stunning mountain, vineyard, pasture, and pond views. Want to bring a group? We can accommodate most groups of 9+ only by reservation.
Sip and Stay Awhile
Enjoy Doukénie your way with bar-side tastings, wine flights, glasses, bottles, guided tastings, and more experiences coming soon! Walk-ins are always welcome.
Seating & Reservations
- November–April: Reservations are required for indoor Tasting Room seating. Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 guests for a 2-hour (120-minute) visit. Fire Pits are first come, first served along with all outdoor seating including the Pavilion and Gazebo which will be enclosed and heated.
- May–October: Reservations are optional for indoor Tasting Room seating, and walk-ins are welcome. Our deck, patio, pavilion, gazebo, and outdoor grounds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Heritage Room is available by reservation.
Food, Music, and Family-Friendly Entertainment
- Feel free to bring your own food to enjoy with your favorite Doukénie wine! We also offer charcuterie boards and à la carte charcuterie selections available for purchase inside the Tasting Room.
- Enjoy live music on weekends. During the cooler months, cozy up by our seasonal fire pits, available October through April (fire pits are first come, first served).
- Family-Friendly & Dog-Friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome in our outdoor spaces but are not permitted inside the Tasting Room. We also allow catch & release fishing during normal business hours.
Groups
- Reservations are required for 8+ guests
- Groups larger than 12 guests are not guaranteed seating without a Private Space Rental or permission from management.
- Parties of more than 20 guests require a Private Event Space Rental
- Limos and buses are not permitted without prior approval
Guided Tastings & Tours
- Guided Tastings – An intimate, educator-led experience featuring six meticulously selected wines, each paired with a complementary culinary bite. Limited to six guests per seating to ensure a refined and personalized experience.
- Guided Tasting, Cellar & Vineyard Tour (COMING WINTER 2026)- An intimate, educator-led experience featuring six meticulously selected wines, each paired with a complementary culinary bite. The experience also includes a guided tour of our wine cellar and vineyard, offering insight into our winemaking process and aging program. Limited to 10 guests per seating to ensure a refined and personalized experience.
Things to Know
Outside Food
Outside food welcomed.
Please keep strongly scented foods to picnic and grassy areas out of respect for guests enjoying tastings indoors or in the pavilion. Those who bring in outside food must purchase Doukénie wine.
No Outside Alcohol
Only Doukénie wine is permitted on-site; outside alcohol is against Virginia law and will be disposed of.
Pets Welcome
Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the property with the exception of inside the Tasting Room.
Fishing
Patrons may fish using barbless/crimped hooks during normal business hours. Catch-and-release only. Leave no hooks behind!
Smoking
Please refrain from smoking anywhere on the property, except in the main parking lot where there are ash receptacles.
Plan Your Next Celebration
Looking for the perfect spot to celebrate an upcoming special occasion? We have numerous rental options during or after regular business hours. From birthday parties to corporate events to family reunions, we’ll make your event one to remember.
Group Reservation Form
Please fill out the form if you wish to bring a large group to the Winery. We can accommodate most group sizes with a reservation. Please do NOT make a reservation for groups of 8 or fewer guests.
Groups of 20 or more guests require a private event rental. The Gazebo and Grounds may be rented for groups of 20+ during during business hours. After hours, guests may rent the Pavilion; Tasting Room, Bistro, and Deck areas, or the entire Winery.