Tablas Creek Alouette Grenache Adelaida District 2024

The Data

Country USA

Appellation Adelaida District

Varietal Grenache

Retail Price $35

ABV 14.5%

Score 4 Stars/93 points

In the Glass

Appearance

Brilliant, light ruby color.

Aromatics

The aromatics are intense, offering scents of hibiscus flower, boysenberry, and thyme with supporting notes of pomegranate, violet, and hints of orange peel.

Flavor

The palate echoes the nose, delivering a red and black fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, slate, red plum, and subtle notes of sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins.

Intensity & Texture

Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture.

Cool Factor

At BevX, we are big enthusiasts of Grenache. Tablas Creek is a master of the varietal, and their Alouette is a charming and cheerful wine that lands at two-thirds red and one-third intense rosé.

Value Grade

B+

Selling at $35 a bottle, it's a superb deal for those seeking a taste of pure Grenache from one of America's Rhône masters.

Analysis

The 2024 Tablas Creek Vineyard Alouette Grenache represents Tablas Creek’s second vintage of their juicy, chillable red Grenache. Alouette means “lark” in French, referring to both the songbird and something done spontaneously or for fun — it’s certainly a lot of fun. Of course, Tablas Creek continues to make their traditional Grenache. Tablas Creek utilizes most of their Grenache in their exceptional Esprit de Tablas and Cotes de Tablas blends. Fortunately, they set aside a small portion for a single varietal bottling, as well as the upstart Alouette expression. In 2024, they experienced the second consecutive prolific and outstanding vintage for Grenache. The 2024 vintage began with a second successive wet winter, giving the vines ample reserves for the growing season. The warm year and low yields resulted in fruit with vibrant and intensely flavored profiles. We love this expression and hope it continues in vintages to come.

How to Enjoy

Serve slightly chilled with everything from grilled sausages to pizza, salumi, pate, and stir fry.