i. Biography
Josef Dockner works as winemaker at Winzerhof Familie Dockner in Höbenbach, where the cellar’s rhythm is tied to family, place, and a measured approach to craft. The focus is on characterful wines from indigenous grape varieties, with Grüner Veltliner and Riesling serving as the clearest expressions of that house style. Rather than broadening into a wide public résumé, Josef Dockner has kept the work centered on precision, texture, and the local grapes that give the wines their shape.
Signature
Josef's signature wines include Josef Dockner Brut Rosé Reserve, Josef Dockner Grüner Veltliner LTR, Josef Dockner Grüner Veltliner Ried Himmelreich, Josef Dockner Krems Grüner Veltliner, and Josef Dockner Antonius Riesling. These wines set out the cellar’s priorities with plainness. Josef Dockner Brut Rosé Reserve shows that the range includes a sparkling expression, while Josef Dockner Grüner Veltliner LTR, Josef Dockner Grüner Veltliner Ried Himmelreich, and Josef Dockner Krems Grüner Veltliner make clear how central that grape is to the estate’s identity. Josef Dockner Antonius Riesling brings the second key variety into the same frame, leaving a signature that is focused, coherent, and tied closely to the estate in Höbenbach.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Josef
What is Josef Dockner's current role?
As of 2026, Josef Dockner is Winemaker.
What is Josef Dockner known for?
They make characterful wines with a focus on indigenous grape varieties such as Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.
