BIG ANNOUNCEMENT-We’ve Found A Home In History
Dear Friends
We have some incredible news to share — Thibido Winery has found a new home, and it’s one rooted in history, legacy, and deep personal meaning.
Thibido has acquired Écluse Wines, a beloved Paso Robles winery just down the road from our estate vineyard in the Willow Creek District. Many of you know Thibido as a small but mighty brand born in 2021 from our certified organic vineyard, passionately built with your support and enthusiasm. We couldn’t have come this far without you — and now, thanks to you, we’re able to grow into something even more special.
For us, this is more than just a winery acquisition — it’s a homecoming. Écluse sits on the very site where Josh first discovered winemaking as a young boy in the 1980s, when his father, Doug Beckett, partnered with the original Tobias Winery. Long before Peachy Canyon, Chronic Cellars or Thibido existed, Josh spent his youth exploring the vineyard, learning how to top barrels in the old barn, and falling in love with the rhythms of life on a working winery. This land shaped our story, and we’re honored to continue its legacy.
Origins and Homecomings
Pam and Steve Lock, who built Écluse into the cherished brand it is today, will remain part of the story as they ease into retirement. Their warmth, dedication, and presence will still be felt in the brand and you can expect to see Steve in the tasting room most days.
Together, Thibido and Écluse will form one estate and one shared vision. We’ll continue to craft small-lot, thoughtful wines with organic farming at the core, and now we’ll be doing so from a second 24-acre estate vineyard and full-production winery in the heart of Paso Robles.
What does this mean for you?
You can now visit us in person at Écluse! Experience Thibido wines alongside Écluse’s lineup and celebrate this new chapter together.
We’re still Thibido: thoughtful, sustainable, creative. And Écluse will stay Écluse: expressive, approachable, and deeply rooted in Paso. Together, we’re writing the next chapter of a shared story — one that honors tradition while embracing evolution.
Thank you for being with us from the start. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new home.
With gratitude and excitement,
Gibsey & Josh Beckett