Thacher Winery

Low intervention & native ferment wines, handcrafted by owner/ winemaker Sherman Thacher.

  • About
  • Vineyard Details
  • Varieties Grown
  • About


    We are a family-owned and operated, authentic wine producer located in one of the world's most superb wine-growing regions and fueled by some of the most talented people. We strive to craft elegant wines with nuance rather than sheer power. We utilize and grow diverse varietals from exceptional vineyards. Wines are made with minimal intervention; the fruit, acid, and tannins are balanced naturally. Thacher wine is produced using only native yeast and bacteria, minimal effective SO2, and is crafted without added enzymes, water, acids, tannins, or nutrients. We embrace the inconsistencies of the growing season and the unpredictability of harvests, rather than producing a standardized product.

    We believe in this place we call home and the handmade wines we have to share with you. We come from diverse backgrounds and are grateful to share this lovely part of California with those drawn to Paso Robles and its pioneer spirit. We make meaningful wines with integrity, by hand, letting Mother Nature's work in the vineyard shine through to the glass. We are genuine in this pursuit and care about what is in every bottle.
  • Vineyard Details
    • Thacher Winery owns and farms two estate vineyards; the 5-acre estate Kentucky Ranch Vineyard in the Adelaida District was originally planted in 2007, and the 18-acre Homesetad Hill Vineyard in the Willow Creek District was planted in 2016.
    • First Date Planted: 2007
    • Harvest Method: Hand
    • Wineries Supplied: Estate only
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  • Varieties Grown
    • Alicante Bouschet | .85 acres

    • Counoise | .21 acres

    • Petite Sirah | .1 acres

    • Cabernet Sauvignon | 2.69 acres

    • Carignane | 1.04 acres

    • Carignane | 1.4 acres

    • Grenache Blanc | 2.66 acres

    • Mourvèdre | .32 acres

    • Syrah Noir | 4.5 acres

    • Zinfandel | 1.6 acres

    Stay in the Vineyard

    Homestead Hill located in the Willow Creek AVA, is a small ranch-style home located on Thacher Winery's 23-acre estate vineyard. Situated just minutes from downtown Paso Robles, coastal towns, and more than a hundred wineries.

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