2018 is the first year in the last 7 vintages where a majority of our grapes will be harvested in October rather than September. Last week we were happy with this, but as I type this it is raining. Not a big deal yet, but it does make you twitch a bit. At least the […]
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J.P. Manoux ’87
Manouxlyweds! J.P. and Valerie Gerber eloped in December. Their sole wedding guest/best man/maid of honor/videographer was the Purple Grapes from Fruit of the Loom. Those who know the groom would expect nothing less. J.P. Manoux CdeP 1987
Newlin Hastings ’70
Newlin, with wife Liz, continues to live in Paso Robles, farm wine grapes and work in a real estate partnership with Bryan Beckham CdeP 1974. Without a doubt, we are one of the greatest classes in Thacher history. Just ask any of us and we will modestly tell you our story. Newlin Hastings CdeP 1970
Justin Stephens ’94
2016 Harvest is well underway and looks to be the 4th in a row of great quality across the board in both Napa Valley and Sonoma. We’ve processed roughly 170 tons for ourselves and clients as of 9/26/16 and anticipate another 190 or so before the conclusion of harvest. Almost all of the remaining grapes […]
Andrew Barkan ’98
Andrew and his wife Polly loved playing concerts for families at Thacher and Monica Ross this summer. Andrew & Polly’s new album “Odds & Ends” (featuring the summer single “Grapes”) just received a Parents Choice Award. You can find Odds & Ends and Ear Snacks (a free new podcast for kids) on iTunes or wherever […]
Drew Horton ’82
I have a new job but am still in Minnesota beginning my fourth year “up North.” I am the new Interim Research Winemaker for the University of Minnesota’s Horticultural Research Center in Victoria, MN. I am making micro-lots of wines from some brand new and as yet unnamed cold-climate hybrid wine grapes. It’s fun to […]
Maggie Tillman ’02
The Tillman family business is graduating! After over a decade farming premium Rhône grapes on Alta Colina Vineyard in Paso Robles, CA we are about to complete construction on our own estate wine production and tasting facility. I’ve been working full-time with the family for the past four years and the new building is an […]