Polenta is a dish very typical of Northern Italy, where our grandmother’s family is originally from. Our grandmother, Maria Paulina, was from a small town in the Alps called Barbania. Her last name, Chiatello, is a street that can still be found today. I had the honor of being able to visit this town and…
On Saturday, November 10th we welcomed a small group of wine lovers to Doffo Winery for an intimate evening of fine culinary creations and some very special Doffo wines. Our annual Winemaker’s Dinner is our most extravagant event of the year as it brings together fine dining, fine wine, and a unique opportunity to break…
Last month, our family and staff were once again honored to host the Kurt Caselli Foundation’s annual fundraising event at our winery. From all of us, THANK YOU to the more than 500 attendees, sponsors and volunteers that came out to help the Foundation in their mission to improve the safety of off-road riders and…
This year, for the first time, Doffo Winery is a proud sponsor of the Academy of Ballet Arts and their production of The Nutcracker. Doffo Events Coordinator, Samantha Doffo, shares with us her strong connection to the arts and the many ways that you can show your support this holiday season. Ballet has always had…
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…
Doffo Winery will host the 4th Annual Kurt Caselli Foundation Benefit, presented by SCORE International on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Doffo Winery has joined forces with Wilson Cycle Sports KTM of Murrieta, FMF Racing, GoPro, Klim, Torco and District 37 to help raise money for The Kurt Caselli Foundation and their mission to improve the…
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…
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…
It’s that time of the year again! Now’s your chance to stock up for the holidays with these special offers on select Doffo wines available online and in the Doffo Tasting Room. Online Specials Save 30% on our 2013 Mistura and 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon between Friday Nov 25 and Monday Nov 28 online at shop.doffowines.com.…
While we take the time this holiday season to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for, we urge you to get involved in your community to help those that are less fortunate. One way you could do that is with Project T.O.U.C.H. Project T.O.U.C.H. is a local Temecula charity organization that works to overcome…
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.…
Saturday just got lovelier at Doffo Winery. Talented musicians will be performing live on Saturdays in July from 1-4pm at our Doffo Winery patio. July 2nd Martin Mancuso Saxophonist Martin Mancuso from Las Vegas will delight winery visitors with his smooth jazz renditions of songs including “A Train,” “Andrea Bocelli medley,” “All the things you…
In just a few short weeks we will be hosting our 3rd annual Fundraiser event to benefit the Kurt Caselli Foundation. For those of you who are not motorcyclists, a brief intro. Kurt Caselli was a very successful off-road motorcycle racer, and more importantly was universally respected and well-liked in the motorcycling community. In 2013,…
On April 9th we will be celebrating our Argentine heritage. As most of you know, we enjoy sharing our culture with our wine club members and visitors to the winery. Argentina has a beautiful blended culture of European decent. The typical foods have hints of Italy, Spain, Germany and some Indigenous influences. Our family is…
We are so excited to announce our first Winemaker’s Dinner of the year! We will be doing a Zinfandel Vertical and our guest chef, Austin, Texas-based Louie Ortiz, has designed a delectable five-course menu for us. I met Chef Louie through a mutual friend while visiting Austin. Louie suggested a great restaurant for all of…
We’ve partnered with Camp Pendleton Marines to help children in Riverside County enjoy this holiday season. We are accepting donations in the form of new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0-3 and 12+ years old at the winery. Whether you’re planning to visit Doffo Winery or just want to stop by to make a donation…
Summer is coming to an end, fall is upon and it’s officially harvest season here in the Temecula Valley. While most of us here at Doffo will be hard at work through the month of September, we do have a few exciting events coming up. Hone you wine tasting skills at our Wine Sensory Evaluation…
If you’ve been to a winery in the last couple of weeks, you might have noticed that some of the clusters on the vines had green, pink and purple grapes on them. John Gellentien, a wine expert and member of the Doffo Tasting Room staff, explains: How is that possible? Great question! It doesn’t matter…
Health, Wellness and Wine Classes Class 1: Everyday Essential Oils | September 19, 11am-1pm Class 2: Emergency Preparedness & First Aid | October 10, 11am-1pm Class 3: Stress Free Holiday Prep | November 14, 11am-1pm Class 4: Holiday Make and Take | December 5, 11am-1pm By Samantha Doffo I am really excited to share simple…