Outdoor Tastings at Thacher Winery

April 1—30, 2026

Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost: Varies by experience, $30 base

Address & Location:
Thacher Winery & Vineyard, 8355 Vineyard Dr, Paso Robles, CA

Email: tastingroom@thacherwinery.com

Details: Thacher Winery is a unique example of sustainable, historic land and vineyards with its 100-year-old barn, animal habitat, roaming chickens, barley fields and completely solar-powered property. True minimal intervention winemaking—both surrounded and powered by nature. The minimal intervention winemaking leaves the wines as close to the vineyards as possible and these outdoor experiences offer the perfect way to taste and enjoy Thacher' sustainable Estate in April - Current Release tasting (including new spring releases!) is seated outside and served by a knowledgeable host. 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. 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 and a 10% gratuity is included for parties larger 8. The Funky Fridays tasting, offered exclusively on Fridays, promises an eclectic, fresh, and unconventional lineup. The tasting menu will rotate and feature varietals you may not yet have tried, such as Cabernet Pfeff, Valdiguié, Mencía, 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.

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