By Damian Doffo I recently had the opportunity to join my father Marcelo and his wife María on the latest Doffo Tours adventure to Argentina. Although I have visited Argentina many times, I have always dreamed of sharing both our Argentine heritage and the world famous Mendoza wine country with our wine club members. The…
Where are you from/where did you grow up? How did you end up in Temecula? I grew up in south Orange County, in the El Toro / Mission Viejo area. When I graduated college the winery was just re-opening, so I took a corporate job in Irvine and I would commute to Temecula every weekend…
In 1994, when my father first came home and said he was going to start making wine, my sisters and I were not surprised. My father, Marcelo, has always been a maverick. There was nothing he did that wasn’t impressive. He had a natural ability to garden, cook, make fresh bread, paint motorcycles and anything…
It’s no secret that we have the best customers at Doffo Winery! So we wanted to hold a special photo contest that showcased all of the ways they like to enjoy their Doffo Wine. The Show Us How You Doffo Contest asked our fans to submit photos of the most interesting places and ways they…
It’s that time of year again! The 2017 Harvest season has come to Temecula Valley Wine Country. The grapes have ripened and now the wine making magic truly begins. Head winemaker, Damian Doffo shares what’s new this year and how Doffo Winery is taking the next step in making the perfect bottle of wine. What’s…
The weather is hot and the music is live! August at Doffo Winery is filled with musical performances that are perfect for your upcoming summer weekends. One of our favorite artists, Carlos Naranjo, has been playing at Doffo Winery for the last two years and shares with us why our winery is his favorite venue. “I…
Another Kurt Caselli Foundation fundraising event is in the books! The 4th Annual Benefit, once again presented by SCORE International, was our most successful year yet! With help from event sponsors and attendees, over $40,000 was raised for the Kurt Caselli Foundation and their mission to improve off-road safety. Here are a few of our…
Welcome to our Featured Wine Series! Each month Damian will profile a different Doffo wine, giving you a little bit of back story about the winemaking process, what to expect when you taste it, and what kinds of foods to pair it with. We hope you enjoy and visit us in Temecula soon to learn…
Welcome to our Featured Wine Series! Each month Damian will profile a different Doffo wine, giving you a little bit of back story about the winemaking process, what to expect when you taste it, and what kinds of foods to pair it with. We hope you enjoy and visit us in Temecula soon to learn…
Our 2017 Wine Maker Dinner was a night filled with exquisite wines and decadent cuisine! Once again, Chef Louie Ortiz dazzled us with a special five course meal paired with some of our favorite Reserve Wines. Event Coordinator, Samantha Doffo was thrilled with how this year’s event came together: “Chef Louie really had a grasp…
Welcome to our Featured Wine Series! Each month Damian will profile a different Doffo wine, giving you a little bit of back story about the winemaking process, what to expect when you taste it, and what kinds of foods to pair it with. We hope you enjoy and visit us in Temecula soon to learn…
Welcome to our Featured Wine series! Each month Damian will profile a different Doffo wine, giving you a little bit of back story about the winemaking process, what to expect when you taste it, and what kinds of foods to pair it with. We hope you enjoy and visit us in Temecula soon to learn…
Love is in the air! We’re offering 3 different wine packages just in time for Valentine’s Day. Each package comes with a unique wine combination and includes our signature Doffo Port Bon Bon chocolates. First is the Red Package, which includes- the 2013 Syrah, 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2014 Malbec. Great for the red…
Happy New Year! It’s time for a start the year off right with our first Featured Wine of the Month for 2017! As you know, each month Damian will profile a Doffo wine, giving you a little bit of back story about the winemaking process, what to expect when you taste it, and what kinds…
As 2016 comes to an end, we thought we would reflect back on the year in wine club events! Our wine club members enjoy an entire year filled with one of a kind, memorable events. Back to Basics Pick Up Party – February 6 We kicked off our 2016 Wine Club events with our “Back to…
Christmas is around the corner and we have the perfect gift idea for you! We’re offering 3 different wine packages just in time for the holidays! Our Red Package comes with a 2014 Malbec, a 2013 Syrah and 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, for the bold wine drinker in your life. The White Package comes with the…
We know how to make an entrance! Our winery and it’s collection of rare bikes made it’s debut to crowds of over 56,000 at the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach. As most of you may know, Moto Doffo is Marcelo Doffo’s personal collection of close to 200 unique motorcycles. Many of these beautiful bikes…
You may be asking yourself–What is Polenta? Polenta is a dish, not an ingredient, from northern Italy. It’s often referred to as a porridge or mash made from coarsely ground cornmeal, as corn was cultivated in Europe in the 16th century. In the past it has been made with chestnuts, millet, spelt or even chickpeas.…
Welcome to our Featured Wine series! Each month Damian will profile a Doffo wine, giving you a little bit of back story about the winemaking process, what to expect when you taste it, and what kinds of foods to pair it with. We hope you enjoy and visit us soon to learn more about our handcrafted…
Harvest season is now entering its final stages. There are still a few vineyards hanging fruit. But it’s still within the normal time frame for them to develop their maximum sugars later in the season. This year’s harvest came rather early as we saw the first of the crop come in mid-August. That’s normal timing…