Visit the Vineyard Drive Winery

Taste Authentic Paso Robles Wines at the Kentucky Ranch

You are invited to visit, see, and experience what we're all about. Tasting at Thacher is serious yet low-key, non-pretentious, and genuine. We craft meaningful, honest, and authentic wines with integrity, made by hand. Thacher wine is produced with all native yeast and bacteria, and minimal amounts of effective SO2. It is crafted without added enzymes, water, acids, tannins, or nutrients. We let the vineyards shine through, offering minimal intervention. The knowledgeable oenophiles who will pour for you are friendly people who serve you on our beautiful patio, adjacent to the winery. We are excited about all we have going on and eager to share our piece of Paso magic with you. 

We offer FOUR types of tasting experiences;

First, our Current Release tasting is seated outside and served by a knowledgeable host. Appointments are highly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome if space is available. We pour outside seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (the last tasting is at 4 p.m.). Tastings are $30 each, waived with a purchase of two bottles.

Second    is the   Buy the Bottle  tasting, which is   offered daily at the picnic tables. This is a perfect opportunity for those familiar with our wines and larger groups to enjoy pre-selected wines by the bottle. Your table, wines, and glasses will await you. You are welcome to bring a picnic as well. Celebrate your special occasion and enjoy our wines in our rural park setting. This tasting fee is the cost of the bottles (not waived or discounted with purchase) and is limited to 30 people. Children are welcome, and  the  last  tasting is at 3 p.m.   Once your reservation is made, we will contact you to select the wines; a minimum purchase is required. 

Third is the   Stables Tour and Tasting, offered most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 am.  This two-hour elevated experience provides one-on-one attention with a dedicated wine educator who will guide you through the property and a selection of exclusive wines.  Tastings can include rare varietals, library offerings, new releases, and reserve wines. The Stables Tour and Tasting is $80 per person, takes place in newly renovated old horse stables, and is limited to a maximum of 12 adults, ages 21 and above. Please, no children or pets.

Lastly, our Funky Fridays tasting, offered exclusively on Fridays, promises an eclectic, fresh, and unconventional lineup. The tasting menu will rotate and feature varietals you may have yet to try, such as Cab Pfeff, Valdiguié, Mencia, Cinsault, Negrette, and more. We will discuss and taste native, carbonic, whole-cluster, and co-fermented wines, as well as a pétillant naturel.  Tastings are $30 each, waived with a purchase of two bottles.

The ranch offers plenty of fresh air, so please enjoy our wines and experience our service. Please, no furry friends, as we have free-range chickens. Gourmet snacks- local cheeses, charcuterie are available in our bougie vending machine. 

See you soon!