Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas Rouge is an exquisite Californian wine expressing a rich blend of blackcurrant and red fruit flavours, elegantly overlapped by aromatic notes of tobacco and spice. This wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Counoise grapes, curated immaculately to forge an expansive palate of earthy richness met with a striking tannic bite. Ageing in wooden barrels infuses it with a subtle vanillin undertone, enhancing its complexity. It boasts a fine balance between its robust character and refreshing zest, making it a perfect pairing for hearty meat dishes. Its aromatic allure truly encapsulates the essence of the Californian terroir.

Tasting Notes

A cool wintergreen minty note sets off deeper smoked meat, redcurrant, mocha, and juniper aromas. The mouth shows Grenache's sweet fruit and licorice on that attack, then deepens into notes of black cherry, chocolate, and a chorizo-like meatiness, all with tremendous mouth-coating texture. The long finish, with lingering flavors of wood smoke, roasted meat, plum skin and crushed rock, hints at more rewards to come with cellar aging. We recommend that you drink either between now and 2024 or again starting in 2027 any time over the subsequent two decades.

About the Winery

Located in the heart of Paso Robles, a region in the Central Coast of California, stands the remarkable Tablas Creek Vineyard winery. This historic winery is situated amid the rolling hills and verdant valleys of the state, offering an idyllic backdrop for the cultivation of its treasured grapevines.

Tablas Creek Vineyard is renowned for its dedication to quality and sustainability. As a certified organic and biodynamic vineyard, it has championed green and responsible practices in winemaking from the onset. The winery's adherence to traditional European vine cultivating techniques is a testament to its commitment to producing wines that express the authenticity and character of their terroir.

At the heart of the vineyard is the wizardry of winemaking. The winery’s process is impeccable, marrying traditional and innovative wine production methods to ensure the preservation of the multi-dimensional aromas and flavours of the grapes. The winery is famed for its Rhône-style blends both red and white, made from grape varieties like Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Roussanne.

Moreover, the vineyard itself is a sight to behold. Sprawling vines stretch out over 120 acres, kissed by the generous Californian sun and cooled by the maritime breezes. This intrinsic balance of climate and geography played a crucial role in influencing winery founders Robert Haas, and Jean-Pierre and François Perrin to select this land in the 1980s.

Distinctly committed to preserving the land's biodiversity, Tablas Creek Vineyard maintains a thriving grazing programme, using sheep and alpaca to naturally fertilise its vineyards. Goats and donkeys, meanwhile, help control the overgrowth of weeds in the vineyard.

Whilst visiting Tablas Creek Vineyard. Visitors have the opportunity to sample their exquisite wines, meander through the aromatic cellars and partake in vineyard tours to witness firsthand the meticulous care invested into the cultivation of each grape cluster. Combining the allure of its scenic beauty with a glass of superbly crafted wine, a trip to Tablas Creek Vineyard promises an experience that's both sensory and unforgettable.

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