Warehouse coordinator Bryant Camacho has quickly become a prominent figure at Doffo Winery. But don’t let the title fool you; Bryant lends a hand in various departments around the winery, from assisting in the Tasting Room to helping process Wine Club shipments, even stepping into wine production! We caught up with Bryant to find out…
If you’ve been to Doffo Winery any time in the past decade, there’s a good chance you’ve seen or met Samantha Doffo. Marcelo’s oldest child, Samantha was instrumental in developing the winery as a premier events venue in Temecula Valley. From her famous themed wine club parties to elegant and memorable weddings and private events,…
For each Doffo Wine Club Release, we partner with a local chef to create a mouthwatering dish to pair with our new wines. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu and boasting experience at two different Michelin star restaurants in San Francisco, Chef Austin Alexander returned home to Temecula, CA where he has worked for several wineries and…
Wine Club Director Gayla Johnston has been a vital member of the Doffo team since 2011 and is now in charge of the many Doffo Wine Clubs. We caught up with Gayla to find out more about her background and her time here at Doffo Winery. We hope you enjoy getting to know her a…
This recipe was prepared by our friend Max Farina, chef and owner of Zafferano Catering. Max has prepared this delectable dish that promises to pair beautifully with both the Salute and Syrah. Bon appetit! PASTA VERDE (Spinach Pasta) 150g Semolina 100g All Purpose Flour 100g Eggs Yolk + 1 Whole Egg 5g Extra Virgin Olive…
Tasting Room Senior Staff Member Melody Ross has been providing wine club members and guests alike with the premium “Doffo Experience” for years, and yet she still approaches each interaction with a passionate exuberance for wine. We caught up with Melody to find out more about her background and her time here at Doffo Winery.…
Tasting Room Assistant Manager Rebecca Ream has quickly become a prominent figure around Doffo Winery. In addition to helping manage the busy Doffo Tasting Room, Rebecca provides excellent tasting experiences for visitors by sharing her passion and knowledge for wine. We caught up with Rebecca to find out more about her background and how she…
If you frequent the Doffo Tasting Room, then you might recognize Alex Tomazin. As Doffo’s Tasting Room Manager, Alex oversees the staff and works to ensure that all who enter feel welcome and enjoy their tasting experience. Alex is a tremendous asset to the Doffo team and one of our favorite people! We caught up…
In the early days of of the tasting room there was only one very small place where we could hold wine tastings. I’m talking eight people was a crowd! I would help my Dad sell wine, but as I bussed glass and rang up customers, I’d have an ear listening to him recount the journey…
Pair with Doffo Zinfandel 3 pounds beef short ribs, excess fat trimmed 1 ½ tsp salt 2 ½ tsp black pepper 6 oz bacon, chopped 2 cups chopped onions 2 Tbsp flour 2 cups red wine 8-12 oz mushrooms, chopped 3 Tbsp chopped garlic 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 bay leaf 3 sprigs fresh thyme…
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…
As we celebrate Doffo Winery’s second consecutive year being voted Best Red at the Temecula Valley People’s Choice Blind Tasting Awards, Damian reflects on the early days of the winery and how far the Doffo family has come in the years since. In the early days of the tasting room there was only one very…
Last year’s Moto Beach Classic was a game changer. Roland Sands devised this event to bring various elements of SoCal culture together on the sunny shores of Huntington Beach, and after hearing about this inaugural event we knew we had to be part of the 2018 edition. Growing up in Southern California, it’s cool to…
This Harvest season, I shared a very special moment with my 5-year-old son, Lucca. All day he had been asking and pleading to help us harvest that night. I was initially apprehensive about bringing him out in the middle of the night for a grueling night of labor. When the crew is in the vineyard,…
It’s that time of the year again. . . pumpkin spice lattes are all the rage, the stores are full of candy, turkeys are on sale, and the hardware store is already selling blow-up snow globes. Yep, it is the start of the holiday season, and nothing says (or screams) “the holidays” more than food…
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…
It’s incredible how a simple over-the-fence conversation with your neighbor can spark ideas that lead to a meeting, and eventually result in planting a vineyard at a local high school. Last summer, as I was working in my yard, I noticed that my neighbor, Lou, was fiddling with what appeared to be a grapevine. I…
Summer is in the air and that means it is time to fire up the grill! This recipe comes to us from our good friend, Chef Jason Rivas, one of Temecula’s brightest culinary minds. Chef J has 20 years of experience honing his craft, has received numerous awards and certifications, has worked alongside 2 Michelin…
When Marcelo Doffo began collecting vintage motorcycles decades ago, he probably did not envision that his passion for two wheeled machines would evolve to where it is today. For years the MotoDoffo Collection inspired winemakers Marcelo and Damian to create a MotoDoffo blend, but as the Doffo family’s motorcycling lifestyle grew in popularity, it became…