Ever wonder what the Doffo family and staff members are drinking right now? With so many amazing Doffo wines to choose from, we will be catching up with a different family or staff member each month to find out what their current favorite is, why they love it, and what they suggest pairing it with.…
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…
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…
Welcome to our Featured Wine series! Each month we 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 in Temecula soon to learn more about…
Our featured Wine of the Month is our Paulina, Sparkling Line. We could simply tell you that it’s a Cuvée style wine made from a Chardonnay with just a touch of Muscat, that pairs well with almost anything. But instead, we are sharing with you some memories from Samantha Doffo about her grandmother Paulina, after…
Mother’s Day is this weekend, and we are pleased to announce that we will be serving Mimosas on the Hill while Tralain Roslyn will be performing. We hope you can join us on Sunday, May 8th, to enjoy the stunning view of Temecula from our beautiful hilltop while sipping on mimosas made with our Paulina…
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…
As we begin a new year, we reflect on the past year and look forward to the days to come. For the Doffo Family, we feel blessed that we get to continue on this journey of having our small family winery, producing quality wines. We are excited about all the new releases we will be…
What pairs best with the holidays? A Visit to Doffo Winery in the Temecula Valley. Spend a weekend exploring our vineyard and tasting our wines. Meet the winemakers and fellow wine enthusiasts. And join us for our annual polenta party! The Polenta a la Tabla tradition started in Italy, when our great grandparents would have…
In honor of the late Don Armando’s 100th birthday, Doffo Winery has released the Don Armando Cent’anni wine, a delectable blend 60 % merlot and 40 % cabernet sauvignon. To celebrate the wine’s release, we take a trip down memory lane with Samantha Doffo as she shares fond memories about her grandparents. The earliest memories…
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…