When leading guests through wine tastings, we are often asked what makes a reserve wine different from a non-reserve wine. The truth is, there is no universal definition for wines labeled “reserve,” but here at Doffo we use only the best fruit from our vineyards and allow our reserve wines to age in their barrels…
Doffo Winery believes that good winemaking begins in the vineyard. At the Doffo Vineyards, we grow Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon varietals. In honor of this year’s Cabernet Day, we’d like to share some facts about these delicious grapes and the fine wines they produce. Did you know…? Cabernet Franc is a thin-skinned red grape…
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…
This will be the first post in a series that will educate visitors about the wines that Doffo Winery produces. The first post will be a general overview of the wine making process and the more common styles of wine. Further posts in the series will get more specific about techniques and varietals. Posts will…