Hippie Hill
2022, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles AVA, USA
About the Wine
Earthy and complex with notes of dusty forest floor, sage, and mocha. This wine captivates with rich ripe plum, herbs and spice on a velvety palate. Delight in this wine on its own, or let it shine with savory food and great company. Introducing Hippie Hill 2022, a wine that embodies the terroir of Thibido Vineyard’s organic soils and the true spirit of our hands-on winemaking process. Crafted from 67% Mourvèdre, 18% Syrah, 13% Grenache, 2% Carignan, this earthy, complex blend draws fruit from our CCOF Certified Organic estate vineyard in Paso Robles’ Willow Creek District. Each grape was carefully harvested over a four-week period, fermented in open-top vessels with native yeasts, and meticulously hand-punched down two times per day. The result is a wine that showcases the essence of the vineyard, from its unique soil profile to the thoughtful blending and traditional winemaking techniques that have shaped it. Alcohol 15% HARVEST 9−14−22 BRIX 27 pH 3.85 TA 6.6 Origin 100% Thibido Vineyard, Certified Organic by CCOF, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles AVA BLEND 67% Mourvèdre, 18% Syrah, 13% Grenache, 2% Carignan
Tasting Notes
Hippie Hill 2022 bursts with aromas of fresh roses, strawberries, and earthy notes of dusty forest floor, sage, and mocha. The gamey, herbal undertones offer a sensory journey through Thibido’s terroir, telling the story of the land in every inhale. On the palate, this wine reveals layers of spiced herbs, gunpowder, and mushroom, balanced by the dark, luscious flavors of black cherry and plum. Its velvety entry evolves into a structured finish as the tannins take hold, making it a blend that is as approachable as it is complex.
Pairing Notes
Whether you’re sipping it today or cellaring it for years to come, Hippie Hill 2022 pairs beautifully with earthy dishes like grilled lamb chops with herbs de Provence or wild mushroom pasta seasoned with truffle oil. Over time, the wine’s evolving fruit and earthy characteristics will continue to blossom over the next 5 – 7 years.