These are just some of our amazing, talented, ambitious makers and mavericks that have contributed to the character and mindset that has formed the destination into what it is today and guiding us into tomorrow. Every day they are living every drop of life to the fullest.
For years the Patel Family dreamed of owning a winery and even purchased a painting of a beautiful vineyard that they hung above their fireplace mantle to keep their dream alive and within eyesight. It was his time in the military that shaped his approach to operating a brewery and crafting beer.
With four generations of Wilsons living on the property, guests can be assured they will be treated to a true down-home wine country experience. Wilson Creek was also one of the first wineries to host weddings and events which brought a true tourism feel to wine country. Always a maverick, Fazeli worked all over the globe creating a wide range of successful businesses including art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, but his desire to realize his dream to build a winery never waned and he dove into the world of wine in When he announced his winemaking plans, peers and friends were skeptical and many urged him not to take the leap.
While looking to expand their successful farm, they happened upon an abandoned Christmas tree farm in Temecula Wine Country and decided to relocate Peltzer Pumpkin Farm to the Calle Contento property in In they expanded even further and swung open the big, beautiful doors to Peltzer Winery which has become a go-to destination for wine lovers near and far.
Charlie likes to be called the head groundskeeper, but truly he has been behind the building of most parts of the activities at the farm. Damian and his father, Marcelo Doffo, share their love for wines as well as vintage motorcycles. They decided to merge their two passions with MotoDoffo wines. Visitors to the winery can taste these award-winning wines and see their collection of nearly vintage motorcycles and scooters spanning eight decades.
