We pulled up to Doffo Winery on Saturday May 2 and the owner Marcelo Doffo was standing in the driveway blocking our car. He said he had to view everyone in the car before they entered. He was clearley drunk and was slurring his words and stumbling around. I was with 3 other woman and we were all dressed up and we are all in our 50's. We asked what the problem was and he started yelling at us to get out of the car so he can check us out.
My friends and I were not only appauled but we felt in fear of him as well. He said that he was the owner and that he could run his business any way he felt fit. We tried to back up to leave because we were scared at which time he hit the hood of our car. At that time another car pulled up and got out of his car to help us. While he argued with Marcelo we called the police.
Marcelo then started yelling at all the customers that gathered around because of the chaos. He screamed at them all to leave and that this was his business and he was tired of catering to rich snobs. It took 7 customers to hold him back so we could leave. My friends were crying and shaking and we left Temecula ruining our entire day we had planned.
Since then we have made a police report and are filing a lawsuit against Marcelo Doffo and his winery.
Patrons beware that if you go to Temecula for a wine tour, do not put Doffo winery on your list.
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