Wine

Item Description

- (1) 2016 The 46, Rhone blend from Estate Vineyard

- Reserve tastings for 4 guests. The reserve tastings are a seated tasting of our premium and library selections in our private reserve room. The wines are presented in a flight format and paired with a cheese and charcuterie plate. 

Website:

http://www.thestatewines.com/

About:

Proprietors Jennifer and Terry Hoage focus primarily on the production of Rhone-style wines from their sustainably farmed estate in the rolling hills of the acclaimed Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, California. Just off Highway 46, the special climate and unique calcareous terroir of TH Estate Wines produces exceptional fruit that is forward and focused. The Hoages’ traditional, minimalist approach to winemaking and sustainable practices inspired Robert Parker to write:

“This is the kind of wine the Central Coast should be producing more.”
The winery and tasting room, constructed in 2004 by Terry, his parents and uncle, is a 3,000 square foot steel-framed building faced with 150 year old barn wood, salvaged from Iowa. Though small, the winery building boasts a full production facility along with two intimate tasting rooms. The historic barn wood is used throughout to compliment the authenticity of our tasting experiences.

The first two vintages of TH wines (2002 and 2003) were made by Justin Smith of SAXUM Vineyards, Terry’s personal friend and the Hoages’ mentor early on. Under Justin’s tutelage, Terry and Jenn learned the importance of continued experimentation with different techniques when striving to produce the best wine possible. They have continued Smith’s minimalist philosophy in winemaking, while incorporating their unique knowledge and experience to produce premium wines in their own style.

Using limited intervention, Terry and Jennifer craft their wines without racking, fining, or filtering and age the wines in French oak barrels and puncheons. As a result, the wines deliver intense fruit flavors and showcase the Hoages’ dedication to traditional winemaking practices. They strive to make terroir-driven, fruit-forward wines that are approachable young, but with the ability to cellar for years.

The TH Estate Wines portfolio features two distinct brands that represent different stylistic approaches to winemaking. TH Vineyards consists of the classic lineup of estate red and white Rhone-style wines that the Hoages’ began crafting in 2002. The 2500 case production includes both cuvee and varietal bottlings of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc, and Roussanne.  

In 2016, Jennifer Hoage introduced a new label called DECROUX, focusing on Pinot Noir sourced from cooler Central Coast climates. Named in homage to her instructor Etienne Decroux, the French father of corporeal mime, these wines exhibit finesse and nuance, an ethereal and feminine counterpart to TH Vineyards. Limited bottlings will be offered exclusively to members in the Spring and there is a Tasting Flight available by appointment.

Item Special Note

Bidder must be at least 21 years old. Please note, this is a fundraiser so there are no refunds and Templeton Education Foundation is not responsible for items lost or damaged during shipping and/or mailing. Winners are automatically contacted at the close of auction and your credit card will be processed within 48 hours. Please make sure in advance your credit card information is current and on file with Bidding for Good. Templeton Education Foundation reserves the right to reassign your item to the next highest bidder if payment is not made or pick up arrangement is not made within two weeks of close auction. 

Free delivery to North SLO County winners. Gift Certificates will be sent via certified mail. Bidder is responsible for shipping and handling fees and any additional insurance, which will be added to the winning bid amount. Note that wine shipping laws vary widely from state to state (e.g. shipping to Utah is prohibited). To find out shipping and insurance costs along with any limitations on wine shipments to a particular location, please contact us at timbafundraising@gmail.com No shipping outside the United States.

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