May 21, 2012

Discovering Doffo Winery by Tyler Worth

Doffo Entrance

Recently Doffo Winery invited me to come try their new vintages. I have always been impressed by Doffo’s wines, and I’d say they are one of the Valley’s best, most quality minded producers. For that reason I’ve talked about their Syrah, Malbec, Zinfandel, and Port style dessert wine before on my site, WhatsWorthDrinking.com. Today we’re talking … [Read more...]

WINEormous – Intimate Wine Country Tours

Corie Maue & Mr. WINEormous, Tom Plant - Photo by Howard Kotliar

I have lived in the Temecula Valley for over 10 years and have visited many tasting rooms in that time.  I have sampled some great wine, chatted with the pourers and even got to know a couple of them along the way.  I have ridden in a limo with friends and been dropped at the various stops on their circuit without any worries of driving.  So perfect: wine … [Read more...]

Wine Pick of the Week – Hawk Watch Winery’s Six.Seven.Eight

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If you’re anything like me, you embrace change. Whether it’s trying a new restaurant, exploring a new yoga pose, making new friends, or just simply taking a new route to work, change is healthy for all of us. Keeps us “on our toes,” the brain sharp, and life exciting & fun. It leads us down paths we may not otherwise take, right? With that in … [Read more...]

Wine Pick of the Week – Doffo 2008 Malbec

Doffo Wine Pick - malbec vines

Doffo Winery is perhaps the best-kept secret in the Temecula Wine Country. Owner Marcello Doffo and his family (wife Zulma and their children Damian and Brigitte) produce some of the most flavorful, full-bodied and fruit-forward wines in the area – if not all of California. Following the philosophy that great winemaking begins in the vineyard, their … [Read more...]

Doffo Winery

Doffo Winery

Doffo winery in Temecula is dancing to it's own tune. At a recent winery tour I had decided my first stop was to be Doffo winery. I had seen their signs, and knew their name, but somehow had managed to never try their wine. The first thing you notice upon pulling up to the winery is that it is someones private residence, with the winery tasting room … [Read more...]