Tablas Creek Vineyard
Readers at BevX know that we have a great fondness for the wines made at Tablas Creek in Paso Robles, California.
We have reviewed more than 50 of their wines over the past five years. In late September we received seven wines from their fall 2020 release.
The wines scored incredibly well ranging from 94 to 97 points. Every one was a featured review and one was a Beverage of the Week.
We present the fall releases below, each with links to their respective featured review. Enjoy and happy drinking.
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and black currant with supporting notes of anise, black tea, slate, and campfire. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, five spice, and smoked meat. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins and subtle, sweet balsamic notes on the finish. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty yet silky texture. $60 5 Stars/97 points
Tablas Creek Mourvedre Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and leather with supporting notes of black tea, boysenberry, and smoked meats. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, raspberry, five spice, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with fine, chalky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture with endless layers of fruit and spice. $45 4.5 Stars/95 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of wild strawberry and red cherry with supporting notes of fresh herbs, rare red meat, and violet. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, raspberry, cigar box, and boysenberry. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins and hints of pepper. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $35 5 Stars/97 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2018
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Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of honey, orange peel, and lychee with supporting notes of blanched almonds, apricot stone, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, custard, sandalwood, and soft oak accents. The finish is long and lingering with subtle tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy yet vibrant texture. $45 4.5 Stars/94 points
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of nectarine, straw, and green melon with supporting notes of chamomile, citrus zest, fresh herbs, and green apple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, quince, orange peel, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 4.5 Stars/94 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers and nectarine with supporting notes of citrus zest, pear, and quince. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, orange peel, slate, and salt. The finish is long and lingering with complex citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. $25 4.5 Stars/95 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Paso Robles 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of green apple and fresh herbs with supporting notes of lemon curd, honeysuckle, and wet river stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of white peach, lemon drops, apricot stone, and tea biscuits. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 4.5 Stars/94 points