Doffo Vineyard & Winery
Slightly off the beaten path at the far end of Rancho California Road, Doffo is one of Temecula’s most characterful wineries: a family estate where small-lot wines share the spotlight with a remarkable collection of vintage motorcycles. For anyone arriving in a 1969 Cadillac, it is a natural stop — this is a winery that understands a love of classic machines.
The story of Doffo Winery
Doffo Winery was founded in 1997 by Marcelo Doffo and describes itself as the first true petite winery in Temecula Valley. Drawing on his experience working on his family’s farm in Argentina, Marcelo instilled the philosophy that good winemaking begins in the vineyard. He transformed a parcel of land into a 15-acre vineyard and, through meticulous care, now grows some of the best fruit in the valley.
Doffo remains family owned and operated, with Damian and Marcelo Doffo listed as winemakers. The combination of carefully farmed fruit and intense, hands-on processing produces small-lot wines known for their intense flavor and complex structure.
What to taste at Doffo
Doffo’s identity is built on small-lot red wines with concentration and structure. Because production is intentionally limited and lots change with each vintage, the best approach is to ask what is currently pouring and let the staff guide you. Expect bold, full-flavored wines that reflect the family’s Argentine roots and their focus on the vineyard.
A visit often begins with a tasting and ends with a glass on one of the many covered patios — or atop the Collina di Amore, the Hill of Love, with views over the estate.
The Doffo experience
The MotoDoffo Vintage Motorcycle Collection is a highlight, along with a range of MotoDoffo apparel and merchandise. The winery calls itself a peaceful retreat for members, visitors and motorsports enthusiasts alike. Food comes from the Fuego y Sal food truck on weekends, with casual bites every day.
Doffo offers guided tours, live music, wedding and event spaces and a gift shop, and it is dog friendly and family friendly. The winery asks transportation companies to contact it for its current group policy — part of what we confirm when planning your chauffeured visit.
Who will love Doffo
Classic car and motorcycle lovers, fans of bold reds and anyone seeking a less crowded corner of the main trail will love Doffo. It pairs neatly with Chapin Family Vineyards, just across Summitville Street, for a two-winery afternoon at the eastern end of Rancho California Road. And there are few better photo opportunities in Temecula than a red 1969 Cadillac beside a family winery devoted to vintage machines.
Plan to linger: Doffo is best enjoyed slowly, with a glass on the Hill of Love at sunset. Your chauffeur will be waiting when you are ready, so there is no need to watch the clock.
Motorcycle fans should allow time for the MotoDoffo collection before or after tasting; it is a highlight for many visitors and an unexpected treasure on the trail.
Doffo Vineyard & Winery fact sheet
| Address | 36083 Summitville Street, Temecula, CA 92592 |
|---|---|
| Wine trail | Rancho California Road |
| Established | 1997 |
| Owners | The Doffo family |
| Winemaker | Damian & Marcelo Doffo |
| Wines | Small-lot reds |
| Amenities | Guided tours, Wedding & event spaces, Dog friendly, Family friendly, Live music, Gift shop |
| Food | A weekend food truck and casual bites daily |
| Website | doffowines.com |
Arriving at Doffo Vineyard & Winery in a 1969 Cadillac
Rancho California Road is where most chauffeured days begin, and it is the easiest stretch of Temecula wine country to string together in a classic car: the big estates sit close to one another, the road is wide and gently rolling, and the vineyards open up on both sides once you pass the first hill east of the freeway. With the top down on the '69 DeVille, it is a short, unhurried glide between tasting rooms, and your chauffeur handles the turns into busy weekend parking lots so you can step out right at the door.
Doffo Vineyard & Winery is at 36083 Summitville Street. We plan the route, confirm any reservation or group policy with the winery, and time the drive so you arrive relaxed — and leave without anyone in your party needing to drive after tasting. Chauffeured hire is $325 per hour with a three-hour minimum; most guests pair Doffo Vineyard & Winery with two or three nearby wineries in a four- to five-hour booking.
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Wineries near Doffo Vineyard & Winery
Pair your visit with these neighbors on the Rancho California Road:
- Churon Inn Winery — 33233 Rancho California Road
- Chapin Family Vineyards — 36084 Summitville Street
- Carter Estate Winery and Resort — 34450 Rancho California Road
- Callaway Vineyard & Winery — 32720 Rancho California Road
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Doffo Vineyard & Winery located?
Doffo Vineyard & Winery is at 36083 Summitville Street, Temecula, CA 92592, on the Rancho California Road of Temecula Valley Wine Country.
Does Doffo Vineyard & Winery serve food?
A weekend food truck and casual bites daily. Menus and hours change, so check the winery’s website before you go.
Can I visit Doffo Vineyard & Winery in a classic car or limo?
Yes. 1969 Caddy offers a chauffeured 1969 Cadillac DeVille convertible for Temecula winery visits from $325 per hour (three-hour minimum), booked on DriveShare. Many wineries set their own rules for chauffeured groups, so we confirm Doffo Vineyard & Winery’s current policy and any reservations when we plan your route.
Toast Doffo Vineyard & Winery from the back seat.
Chauffeured 1969 Cadillac convertible tours of Temecula wine country, booked on DriveShare.