Join us for the opening of a brand new exhibit showcasing how Italians transformed the landscape and wine history in San Luis Obispo County. Learn about charcoal and Zinfandel in February 2023!
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. The work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. You will see the original copyright references, library stamps and other notations in the work.
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I want to introduce you to a new source of wine history – The Academie du Vin founded by the late Steven Spurrier and his friends. It is a relatively new publisher with a unique mission of “publishing the finest wine writing of the past, present and future.”
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Sherman Thacher has a special affinity for preserving the unique ecosystem and wildlife corridor on his property located in the Adelaida region on Vineyard Drive in San Luis Obispo County. He has become a steward of his land that was once a part of the original Old Kentucky Ranch established in 1869, just west of the town of Paso Robles.
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This article focuses on the history of the Kentucky Ranch from 1850 when San Luis Obispo County was established to the year 2004 when Sherman Thacher purchased a portion of the old Kentucky Ranch with the KY historic barn and founded Thacher Winery. Sherman built the first winery on the property and planted grape varieties to produce wines that reflect the terroir and sense of place.
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