I've done a dozen wine tastings in Paso Robles and this was by far the worst. Starting off with the worst - the service. The staff were neglectful. 45-50 went by between pours. Staff were just sitting around chatting amongst themselves, not checking in on guests. Second, when they did have time to come by, they harassed me about my 2 year old and told us to keep an eye on her and made sure we were watching her. Our party had 7 adults and one child - and one of us were always with her (there's loose roosters running around, and droppings everywhere - it's not a space for unsupervised play). The wine was mediocre. The food options were terrible. Even if I didn't have a kid, I would skip - there are far better wineries, with better wine, staff, food, and prices. This place is not worth anyone's time. read more

This winery was a hidden gem on our trip. We stopped in after noticing they had a caviar vending machine and decided to do a tasting--and we're so glad we did. The property is beautiful and full of charm, with roaming chickens and an adorable blue heeler that made the experience even more memorable. The wines were refreshing and easy to enjoy, and the rosé stood out in particular. The woman who hosted our tasting was fantastic and really elevated the experience with her service (we unfortunately can't remember her name, but she works at Jada Winery). Overall, a wonderful stop--we'll definitely be back! read more

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We stopped by Thacher based on a recommendation, and it ended up being one of our favorite tastings in Paso Robles. The hosts were genuinely friendly and made us feel welcomed. We loved relaxing on the beautiful grounds, enjoyed the wines enough to take home two bottles, and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a laid back, authentic winery experience. read more

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This place was super cute. We found it on Yelp and decided to stop by as our last visit of the day. We enjoyed the wines and the atmosphere. There are small picnic style areas with umbrellas or bench style seating, which made it feel relaxed and inviting. The experience is pretty self guided. They pour your wine and then let you enjoy it on your own. Whether that is a good or bad thing depends on what kind of wine tasting experience you are looking for. For us, it was perfect for our last stop we got to enjoy a little snack we packed and unwind. There is a charming old barn on the property. I took a short walk over and spotted some birds inside. The inside of the barn looked really cool and added to the charm of the entire place. We ended up purchasing two bottles, but we were still charged for two tasting fees. We called afterward and were reimbursed for one, so just make sure to double check your receipt if you buy wine. read more

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What an amazing tasting we had. Very knowledgeable staff and extremely nice. The wine selection for the tasting was superb! Bought a few bottles for the road! We'll be back that's for sure. Love seeing the barn owl as well. read more

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Driving into this property is a great introduction to the historic beauty that this winery is. The barn, the horse stalls, the outdoor patio, etc. There was at least one owl in the barn. Kai and Maddie were great hosts. However, Blue and the chickens were the piece de resistance! Yes, the wines were great too! We were here as part of the Grapeline Tour and definitely recommend both the tour and winery! read more

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I would give Thatcher all the stars in the sky. I'm in love! Out of my entire trip to Paso, Thatcher was the absolute highlight. Every single wine I tasted was a winner. If you are a fan of reds, you've got to check them out. The rose was also FANTASTIC. Their tasting room is quiet and serene, surrounded by rolling hills and an old barn where they host group wine tastings. The woman who was helping us was so friendly and talked us through the tasting notes as well as the history of the winery. You've got to make a stop to Thatcher if you are in Paso! We also got to walk into another old barn on the property and saw an owl! Just another little detail that made this place all the more magical. I will be back! Not soon enough. read more

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Wine is okay, used to be better than okay. I used to really enjoy the pet nat and the counoise. More recent releases have taken a boring turn on my tongue. Not a whole not of character or unique nuances in the wine lately. Also, not dog friendly, and hosts were not friendly when confronting me and my dog, who have tasted and relaxed there peacefully in the past--but I guess we won't be doing that anymore. I was really excited to revisit and show my friends their wines, but we were abruptly turned away upon approaching the tasting room. I'm aware the property is on working farm land. Not only is my dog highly trained, he's a service animal who also lives on a farm, no harm would have come from letting us relax there that day. Instead we went to another more welcoming tasting room, and bought several cases for an event I have coming up. read more

Thacher wine is a family owned winery with an authentic farm like atmosphere . It's about 25 min from downtown Paso Robles. It has old stables and barns and chickens and rooster running around which I loved!!! This was a second winery of the day and we were feeling pretty good lol! Our reservation was for 3:30 pm so by the time we got there it wasn't very crowded at all which was nice. We were greeted right away by Beck, who let us sit wherever we'd like and we chose to sit outside next to the heater. He also provided blankets as well which was nice since it was a bit chilly. Becks energy was so contagious and that really enhanced our wine tasting visit, and we really enjoyed his thorough explanations of The Oxymoronic theme with their wine and label- love it! Beck gave us an extra wine rosé for our patience, as he was caring for a couple things as well as serving our tasting. Our fave wines were Triumvirate reserve zinfandel (100% Zinfandel) and Original copy( Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot). Although there was no food served we didn't mind at all and were able to grab a bite later once we got back into downtown Paso Robles. Our tasting cost $20 a person and since we bought a bottle of the Triumvirate and left a tip our overall cost was $114.79. We would definitely come back to Thacher in the spring when it's warmer and sit outside again to enjoy the wine and watch the chickens! read more

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My husband and I absolutely enjoyed Thacher Winery and will be returning soon! Our host, Beck, was very welcoming and knowledgeable. He provided so much history of Thacher and how they make their wines. The winery is nestled in a barn setting, which makes for a serene ambiance - just perfect for relaxing. We took home two bottles of the 100% Syrah, they were oh so delicious. So happy we found Thacher! read more

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Very lovely place I will definitely go back. We especially love sitting outside, looking over the beautiful vineyards on the hillside. There are chickens, free ranging running around the property, it truly is a lovely experience one of our highlights of our Paso Robles trip. we met an awesome gentleman that was newer to the area from LA county. He was so kind and helpful and gave us great advice and where to find a delicious port wine. We purchased a ton of wine from this place and a delicious cider that we just enjoyed yesterday after a couple hours of gardening outside. You will not be disappointed go get a flight and enjoy the views read more

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The wine at Thacher was delicious and Chris was a delight to be paired with. The chickens traveling around the grounds were such a fun add to the overall experience. read more

Oh how we love this winery!!! What a delicious tasting experience. The venue is absolute breathtaking and you don't want to leave. The customer service was 5 star. We enjoyed the laid back tasting experience with great descriptions shared about each wine poured. We left with a couple of great bottles to take home and enjoy at a later date all with the memories shared at this lovely venue with the ones we love. read more

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Stopped by for what we thought would be a quick tasting but ended up having the most wonderful afternoon here! We were welcomed by Drew, who ended up guiding us through our tasting. We grabbed a blanket, one of many tables outside next to the barn, and he came over to set up a heater then bring us our wines. He also filled up our water bottles, which we were so thankful for on our drive home! We tasted through the wines at our table and received wonderful education on each one. We lucked out as they had a couple off-menu bottles open during our visit, all of which we were able to taste. We got up to walk around and check out the goats while we tasted - one of the highlights, they were so cute! We probably spent close to two hours here, and honestly could've spent the whole day had we brought snacks and ordered a bottle for there. They had a lot of fun blends that included quite a few unique to the area varietals including cinsault, counoise, and a 100% negrette. It sounded like they also had some great white wines including a sparkling - but all had sold out earlier in the year. There was a variety of seating options including picnic tables, high tops, and Adirondack chairs and benches small tables, a great variety for groups of any size. You could also taste inside the tasting room. We each ended up leaving with two bottles, and we definitely plan to return on a future Paso trip! read more

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This was a stop on our wine tour. I'd definitely go back. The wine was excellent and the service was outstanding

This was my favorite winery on our tour. I loved the grounds, the service and the wine wasn't too bad either.

With 287 wine tasting rooms in the Paso Robles AVA alone, there are plenty from which to choose. This has become an easy favorite for me thanks to their boutique production (nothing mass about it), unique blends, friendly and knowledgeable staff, rural setting and relaxed atmosphere. If you're looking for a party atmosphere, the wines you're used to picking up at your local wine shop or grocery store, the mass producers that taste pretty much the same year after year, this is NOT for you. There is no restaurant here. Thacher specializes in wine. No distractions. If you're looking for a farm setting, outdoor seating, a picnics-welcome-on-the-tree-shaded-picnic-tables-by-the-barn atmosphere with tasty wines that are more Old World than In Your Face Bold, you'll find Thacher a treat. read more

Had a great experience here at Thacher for the following reasons: _it's a smaller winery with a family vibe. _friendly servers _beautiful, rustic setting with horse, goat, ducks and chickens to hang with _nice wines (especially the rose and whites) Definitely worth visiting! read more

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Another great winery with EXCELLENT wines. Mike our server was so pleasant and very knowledgeable. He made us feel comfortable, relaxed and looked after. No pressure here on this beautiful property. We became members as the wines were ALL so good. Thank you Thacher! Awesome experience! read more

We visited Thacher for the first time over the weekend. It was a little further out than we anticipated, but worth the little drive! The location is breathtaking - beautiful rolling hills and a peaceful setting. The wines were lovely, and our server was kind and shared lots of knowledge about the wines. Their pricing is very fair ($20 per tasting) and their pours were lovely. We love to come back on our next trip! read more

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We've been members of this winery for a few years and hands down absolutely love this winery. The tasting experience is always so enjoyable and the people that work here are very pleasant. We live in OR and always look forward to our trips to Paso and particularly Thacher to enjoy their reds. Highly recommend a visit. read more

Great winery and amazing vibes. The wines were delish (you have to do a tasting), the staff were super kind and helpful, plus I was a sucker for their merch - because their grasshopper logo is just too cute! We sat outside and did a tasting. It was early enough that we beat the crowds which I was super pleased with because when this spot gets busy it GETS BUSY. It was quiet and we could enjoy the outdoor breeze and pretty landscaping. Staff were super nice. The drinks kept flowing and everything was brought out to us quickly. Then when we went inside to the bar area and little gift shop like area everyone continued to be as friendly as our main server was. Their glassware was super cute with their grasshopper logo that I left with a few goodies and will definitely be back. read more

Thacher is a boutique winery near a neighborhood and it was one of our favorite stops. You wouldn't typically just come across it but I recommend checking it out as it was the only place that we enjoyed enough to purchase a bottle. It doesn't come cheap, but we really loved the wine. Our hosts informed us that they got married here 18 years ago and stayed on the property, so I'm not sure if that's still an option. We had a lovely time sitting out on the couches in the shade amongst the vines and thought the small fountain only added to the peaceful ambiance. read more

Thatcher has been my favorite winery for years. As someone who works in the industry I have the pleasure of enjoying visiting wineries. This is hands down my favorite. I went this past weekend & met Mike the individual servicing us for the day. He was probably the nicest & most personable person I've ever met for a tasting. The ambiance is a farm side cozy vibe. I enjoy most of their offerings & appreciate them focusing on quality and not quantity. I'll be back like usual. read more

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Had such a lovely time there! We drove up from Santa Barbara on a Friday and arrived here in the afternoon. Our sommelier was Brice, who was knowledgeable, attentive and very personable. The drive to this winery was beautiful! It's about 10 miles from Paso. The grounds here are beautiful. Some chickens and goats to entertain the kids and very accommodating for big groups 5,6,7, etc. We bought 4 bottles of wine. Lovely time. Would love to come back! read more

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This has to be the most beautiful winery in the Willow Creek AVA...heck maybe in the whole of Paso! The wines we had during our tastings were excellent and our host (Mike) had great knowledge and passion for what he does. I see us joining their wine club down the line and we likely would have if we hadn't already signed up for 2 during our most recent trip. We still left with a couple of bottles. Their Constant Variable is outstanding. read more

Chris was amazing! I had their wine at a local restaurant and they served us the next day as walk in's. Unfortunately we were rushed but Chris understood and met us with such patience and good assistance. He quickly ran us through the reds we wanted to try - their Controlled Chaos wine is really great. And they let us park on the property for a quick picnic with a purchased glass of wine. We left with three bottles and he found us at the end of our meal with his checkout tablet to help us make good time. Will be back. read more

Thatcher winery is located on a beautiful picturesque road. While the majority of seating is outdoors, there are several shaded areas. The staff is always friendly and accommodating! We enjoyed their featured wine tastings but especially liked their Noveaux; it's a light red and served slightly chilled (perfect for summer)! read more

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My husband and I absolutely love this winery. The wine is some of the best we've tasted in Paso Robles. We love it so much we even became members of their wine list. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Great Instagram worthy photo ops here as well or you can sit back and take in the beauty without your devices. read more

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Our server, Jenna, was amazing and the wines were exquisite! The Valdiguie was my favorite! The views, the peacefulness, the sincerity of the employees, and the lovely surroundings added to the wine were u forgettable. I will definitely be back! read more

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Thacher is one of our favorite wineries in Paso Robles / Templeton. We always enjoy our visits there and go often! The wine is AMAZING. The staff is always very welcoming and knowledgeable. They engage their guests in conversation, instead of telling you about the wine and walking away. Last time we were served by Chris. We had a bigger party, and he was wonderful! It's a casual vibe which I love, you can bring food and snacks, and our kids love exploring and visiting the animals. We are excited to go back soon! read more

Cute little winery, love the chickens and rooster (mind your step though) with the poop) the service was great and very informative. Sit on the front patio for a beautiful view!! You can bring picnic food in I believe read more

There are countless Paso Robles wineries. There are very few that offer the experience -- the outstanding wine, the peerless hospitality, the beautiful and peaceful location -- that Thacher provides. All with zero attitude! Make it a must. read more

Recently did a road trip into Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo; as much for the beaches, elephant seals, and the wine. We stopped at Thacher winery and very pleasantly surprised by the knowledgeable staff and the wines they poured. Tranquil setting and leisurely afternoon. Staff talked about the wines, the soil, and the family history. Great afternoon read more

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Highly recommend. Outstanding service and wine. We bought two bottles and left feeling welcomed. The drive there is equally as stunning as the wine. Grateful for the experience. read more

Always our first stop going into Paso - we bring snacks to pair with their amazing rhone varieties and just take our time. ALWAYS great service and clear knowledge and passion for the craft. Clearly a beautiful and prime location for weddings and other events too. read more

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Thacher has it all: great people, great views, great wine! It's worth the beautiful drive for all those reasons! Tony manages the business with class and those who pour have a customer focus. I highly recommend visiting! read more

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Excellent winery! Their wines are quite sophisticated with no harshness but lots of interesting flavors and long flavor curves. Chris, our wine server at the tasting, was very knowledgeable and enjoyable. We learned a bunch and really enjoyed ourselves despite doing the tasting outside during a downpour! Chris made us quite cozy read more

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Thacher Winery is in a lovely location. The tasting area is quite large, and they also have quite a few tables where their customers may enjoy a picnic. We enjoyed the wines, and our server was quite knowledgeable. Their logo, the grasshopper, is fun. I imagine that this winery throws a good party. They are very down to earth people. read more

Spent a Saturday morning here and absolutely loved it. There's a Gorgeous 25 minute drive from downtown Paso Robles to get there. The setting is beautiful the staff was super nice and knowledgeable. We ended up buying four bottles of their wine. You need reservations due to Covid. read more

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