2021 Thacher New Routine, Homestead Hill Vineyard, Paso Robles
Boysenberry, blueberry, and fresh baking spices dominate the nose, accompanied by fresh-cut violets. The palate explodes with black cherry, coffee, and carob nibs. Notable acid and tannins yield an herbal and well-balanced finish.
The Homestead Hill Vineyard has three different clones of Syrah (Durell, Estrella, and clone 174) and two different clones of Cabernet (clone 4 and 43) planted. The New Routine blend, however; only consists of one of the Syrah clones, but both Cabernet. Each clone (or block) gets picked at different times as ripeness varies.
Vinification
All lots were handpicked, and cold-soaked for 5-7 days, after which the must was allowed to warm and fermentation to start, naturally and spontaneously by wild yeasts. Syrah was fermented 100% destemmed, while the Cabernet was fermented 20% whole clusters.
Élevage
At the end of fermentation, lots were basket pressed, roughly settled for 24 hours and then racked to neutral barrels. The wine was then racked and blended, then returned to barrel in the December of 2021. The wine was aged for a total of 36 months before being bottled in April 2024, unfined and unfiltered. This wine was crafted without the use of added enzymes, water, acids, tannins or nutrients.
Specs
Varietals: 79% Syrah, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon
AVA: Paso Robles Willow Creek
Vineyards: Homestead Hill Vineyard, Klau Mine Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.9%
pH: 3.51
TA (g/100mL): .71
Production: 255 cases
Bottle Date: April, 2024
Winemaker: Sherman Thacher
What’s Included
3-bottles:
3x - 2021 Thacher New Routine, Homestead Hill Vineyard, Paso Robles
Case:
12x - 2021 Thacher New Routine, Homestead Hill Vineyard, Paso Robles
We are a family-owned and operated, authentic wine producer located in one of the world’s most superb wine-growing regions and fueled by some of the most talented people. We believe in this place we call home and the handmade wines we have to share with you. We have come from other places and have varied backgrounds, and we are grateful to share this lovely part of California with those who are also drawn to Paso Robles.
We strive to make elegant wines with more nuances than sheer power. We utilize diverse varietals from exceptional Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, and Monterey vineyards. Our wines are made with minimal intervention and native ferments, and the fruit, acid, and tannins are balanced naturally. We embrace the growing season’s inconsistencies and harvest’s unpredictability rather than producing a standardized product. We are genuine in this pursuit and care about what is in every bottle. What you see is what you get, we are all here to show you around and to pour you a taste. Come for a visit.
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Thrilled to be experimented with again.
I started by pouring this juice into a decanter and immediately sampled it. I went into this largely blind, as I could not find much information on it online.
Color is dark and inky. Completely opaque.
Initial sip brought me right back to a tasting in Carmel from another Paso Robles winery. I was a broke grad student then, so I went for the cheap stuff. Before leaving, the store employee poured me the good stuff and I was hooked.
This is very earthy and not a lot of fruit. This has a ton of structure and the tannins seem muted now. Notes of very dark chocolate, espresso, and a hint of cherry. It is phenomenal. Now after looking at the composition of the wine, I definitely see why it is Syrah dominant, although I would have guessed the cab component would be something different like a Petit Verdot. None the less, it is an amazing red blend.
I would buy under $50. I saw the price and bought a case.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations)
2021 Thacher New Routine Red Blend - $100 = 33.33%
Thacher New Routine Red Blend
2021 Thacher New Routine, Homestead Hill Vineyard, Paso Robles
Vinification
Élevage
Specs
What’s Included
3-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$900/Case at Thacher Winery & Vineyard for 12x 2021 Thacher New Routine, Homestead Hill Vineyard, Paso Robles
About The Winery
Available States
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Nov 30 - Tuesday, Dec 1
2021 Thacher New Routine Red Blend
3 bottles for $74.99 $25/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $199.99 $16.67/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Thrilled to be experimented with again.
I started by pouring this juice into a decanter and immediately sampled it. I went into this largely blind, as I could not find much information on it online.
Color is dark and inky. Completely opaque.
Initial sip brought me right back to a tasting in Carmel from another Paso Robles winery. I was a broke grad student then, so I went for the cheap stuff. Before leaving, the store employee poured me the good stuff and I was hooked.
This is very earthy and not a lot of fruit. This has a ton of structure and the tannins seem muted now. Notes of very dark chocolate, espresso, and a hint of cherry. It is phenomenal. Now after looking at the composition of the wine, I definitely see why it is Syrah dominant, although I would have guessed the cab component would be something different like a Petit Verdot. None the less, it is an amazing red blend.
I would buy under $50. I saw the price and bought a case.
Looks like @winedavid59 did us good on this one
CT Community Average $63.67, looks like all direct from Thacher.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations)
2021 Thacher New Routine Red Blend - $100 = 33.33%