About Us

Thatcher Bay Vineyards is situated on 20 acres in the hills of eastern Livermore, in the San Francisco Bay Appellation. Named after a favorite San Juan Island location, the owners Scott and Lisa Burkhart established the vineyard in 1991 to grow premium Bordeaux varietals for local and regional wineries. With 8 acres each of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Thatcher Bay Vineyards has supplied over 40 wineries and home winemakers since the first harvest in 1994.

Replanting of half the vineyard in Cabernet Franc will commence in 2026 with first harvest of the 8 replanted acres expected in 2029.