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In 1975, with the name Hoffman Mountain Ranch, Dr. Stanley
Hoffman and his illustrious winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff
began one of the first modern wineries in Paso Robles. Their
1976 Pinot Noir beat Romanee-Conti in a blind tasting in
Europe thus securing a place in wine making history. We invite
you to visit the winery where it all began. The name has
changed to Thunderbolt Winery but the dedication to
craft wine is the same as when Dr. Hoffman and Andre Tchelistcheff began.
Richard and Aurora Gumerman, the new owners, will share their
passion for food and wine pairings making your visit
educational and fun. The winery and grounds will be undergoing
intensive rebirth. Respect for the land and nature are primary
goals for this renovation and beautification. Richard has
planned for replanting the vineyard, five acres per year up to
60 acres. So drive down to where history was made.
Thunderbolt Winery offers Rhone varietals(Syrah, Mourvedre,
Red Rhone blend), Bourdeax varietals
(Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Muscat
Canelli), and Mundo Viejo an exquisitely made Port.
Richard, a former I.T. consultant, started a small vineyard in
the Lake Wisconsin AVA as a hobby. He grew Marechal Foch
grapes for Wollersheim Winery in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.
Bob Wollersheim encouraged Richard to pursue his new hobby
which later became a true labor of love. Aurora, a former
pharmaceutical Representative did food and wine pairings as a
hobby and later specialized in international cuisine.
With pioneering spirit, they shed their corporate suits and
took upon their shoulders a monumental task. The
re-vitalization of a historic winery.
So, pardon the dust, and come to enjoy a part of Paso Robles
history.
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