Wine production is on target for 2009 and we are excited about this year's fruit. Our second "home" harvest is complete and we have a little more than 30 tons of grapes, crushed and barreled at this point, amazing fruit from award winning vineyards right here on the Westside as well as our favorite Monterey County Syrah are in the 2009 lineup. Some of our newer blends have been fermented together already. Look for about 1800 cases to come from '09 and in the meantime get ready to taste the '07. Harvest is such an exciting time at the winery, a privilege really and something one experiences maybe 20 or 30 times in a lifetime. We are very excited to share the fruits of our labor with you. Our currently released wines are described below. Cheers!
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2008 VIOGNIER
Hastings Ranch Vineyard, Paso Robles
This Rhone varietal is crisp with a nose of green apple and flavors of grilled pineapple. A very refreshing wine and great with anything spicy. Bronze Medal Winner ~2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2005 ZINFANDEL
Je T’aime Vineyard, Paso Robles
This wine is a more elegant version of the 2004 zinfandel and has a nose of spicy black pepper and allspice. The palate reminds you of ripe dark cherries.
2006 ZINFANDEL
85% Je T’aime Vineyard, Paso Robles and 15% Hastings Ranch Vineyard, Paso Robles
This classic zinfandel has a nose of vanilla and cinnamon. The palate is brambly with notes of red currants, rhubarb and hints of graham cracker. Silver Medal Winner ~2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2005 SYRAH
Coast View Vineyard, Monterey County
This syrah has a strong backbone that will help the wine bottle age for at least five years. The first characteristic of this wine is the deep crimson color- you will notice it immediately. The nose is a bit like spearmint, rose petals and vanilla. This wine has a big and silky mouth feel with notes of cola and chocolate. Gold Medal Winner ~ 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competion
2006 SYRAH
Coast View Vineyard, Monterey County
One hundred percent syrah from a hilltop vineyard. A beatiful garnet color, cherry jam nose and pure dark chocolate and coffee flavors. Gold Medal Winner ~ 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competion
2007 CONTROLLED CHAOS
Zinfandel, Mouvedre and Grenache
All three varietals picked from westside vineyards. This wine is smooth and fruity. It has only been in bottle since July 2009, but after it opens up you will notice the lovely nose and silky mouthfeel. Controlled Chaos is only available to Thacher Club members until Spring 2010. Double Gold Medal Winner ~2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
