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Timshel Vineyards // Vinho Verde // $20 Greg and Becca Thompson had always loved wine and learned more as they traveled. Two of their children studied viticulture and so they decided to combine their love of wine with their children’s talent and start a winery. Their son, Nate Thompson happily took the job as winemaker. The quality of the wine shows his attentiveness. Nate worked with many winemakers as well as growers. He has learned that a combined close eye on the grapes in the field, as well as a true winemaking approach in the cellar, works well. He uses organic farming practices that are shown to produce high quality wines. In the cellar of local favorite Filipponi Ranch he tries to intervene as little as possible using low sulfur and low pH for people sensitive to sulfites. With Taco Temple nearby, a little taco and wine tasting is an easy pairing. Though I loved his Syrah and Rose, the Vinho Verde intrigued me. I enjoy trying different white wine varieties. It’s noncommittal, you haven’t spent an arm and a leg on the bottle, and you’re left with bright, great flavors and fresh tastes. New flavors open up a world before your eyes. My favorite are the flavors of green. This Portugese grape says green right in its name. It’s the freshest version of hiking in a forest, or maybe on the coast with a little unripe peach, and perhaps pineapple. Very well balanced. As all the wines are, it was a treat. Find their offerings at many restaurants and from their winery. Reach out for a taste. I think you’ll like your new neighbors. RagTag Winery // Pinot Noir // $56 When you walk in the charming square in downtown Paso Robles you can try many of the local wines and grab a bite to eat without having to spend time driving around all day. Brother and sister team Jeff Huskey and Sarah Brewer want to bring the same feel to downtown San Luis Obispo, hopefully opening this spring. Huskey has been working in wineries since he was a student at Cal Poly. His sister, Brewer, a business brain, thought he was talented and put the idea out there to start a winery together someday. Huskey wanted to be sure of his abilities before embarking on his own, so he spent time working with Patrick Muran at Niner Wine Estates and Chuck Mulligan at Harmony Cellars, before finally deciding to go for it in 2017. This is a rag tag bunch. They have collected a group of people with diverse talents, ideas, and backgrounds to make this winery. Their goal is to produce the best wine experience they can. It shows. If the same quality that goes into their website and wine goes into their tasting room downtown, it should be fantastic. I gravitated toward the Pinot Noir because the grapes from Greengate vineyard they use consistently make great pinot noir. Rag Tag just hit it out of the park. It may be a little steep in price but save your pennies, and you’ll be surprised with tastes of raspberry and cherry with a finish as long as the waves out in Pismo. Keep an eye out for the winery to open soon downtown across the street from The Creeky Tiki. Check their website, or give them a call. Our local community has a great way of connecting with each other. Extend yourself to some new wineries and let’s bring these makers into our warm sunny embrace. You’ll be happy you did. SLO LIFE 76 | SLO LIFE MAGAZINE | APR/MAY 2021
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