An Organic Grape Harvest Recap 2024
Heat Domes and Heritage Grapes
2024 Harvest Recap: A Season of Surprises and Exciting New Releases
Harvest 2024 took off with a bang as a heat dome in early September sped things up, kicking us into full gear. Our winemaker, Josh, started the season with a sunrise hand-pick of Grenache for our fan-favorite Best Day Rosé. True to his hands-on style, he even spent time foot-stomping grapes, ensuring the vibrant character of this beloved wine. This year marks an expansion in our wine offerings as the popular rosé will be joined by two exciting new releases: Second Date ’24, our amphora-aged Vermentino, and a third exclusive white wine we can’t wait to introduce!
Our organic Syrah vines, planted in the prestigious Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, enjoyed a perfect ripening season and we welcomed the dense, dark clusters into our winery with some grapes going to our friend Scott at Torrin Winery. We grow a few blocks of Zinfandel at Thibido Vineyard to pay homage to our Paso heritage as a second generation Peachy Canyon Winery family. We’re excited to unveil a new Zin blend in 2026 to honor our family legacy. The Mourvèdre and Petite Sirah lingered the longest in the vineyard, which will add depth and interest to wines like Hippie Hill ’24, as well as playing a star role in wines at Top Winery and McPrice Meyers. Nacho, Josh’s trusty assistant, spends a lot of time taking samples in the vineyard (pictured here).
Light Yields and Silver Linings
Although the yields were lighter this year, the quality was extraordinary and we reflect on this as a silver lining. Coming up a little short on fruit allowed us the opportunity to explore some new vineyard sources, including the discovery of some certified organic Vermentino which will enhance Second Date ’24. Additionally, we were able to source some prized Roussanne from the renowned Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria AVA. Recognized as one of the top 25 vineyards in the world, this Roussanne will be the star of a reserve white wine, exclusively reelased to our wine club in the spring of 2025. Josh also experimented with a Côte-Rôtie-inspired blend of Syrah and Roussanne, which we’ll debut in 2026. It is such a pleasure to continue to experiment and expand our wine program with your support and love for our passion.
As the last grapes are now in, the real work begins — monitoring slow fermentations, hand punch-downs, and carefully selecting barrels for aging. It’s been an exhilarating harvest at Thibido Winery, and we’re beyond excited to introduce you to these wines in the next year or two. Thank you for your continued support — cheers to what’s ahead!