Tablas Creek Vineyard
Côtes de Tablas Paso Robles Grenache Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
At first smell I thought this wine was slightly over the hill, as there is a hint of oxydation, but in fact it evolves favourably. Never judge too quickly! After 10 minutes the nose reveals dried thyme, leather, dried fruits and licorice, not unlike a good Lebanese wine or an older Chateauneuf. Nice spiciness in the mouth also, with sweet dried prunes and licorice and good balancing acidity and a certain complexity, making this a very satisfying glass of wine, even if it's rather expensive at about 23 euro.2010 vintage, blend of 46% grenache, 39% syrah, 10% mourvèdre and 5% counoise. Alc. 14,5 % by vol.
At first smell I thought this wine was slightly over the hill, as there is a hint of oxydation, but in fact it evolves favourably. Never judge too quickly! After 10 minutes the nose reveals dried thyme, leather, dried fruits and licorice, not unlike a good Lebanese wine or an older Chateauneuf. Nice spiciness in the mouth also, with sweet dried prunes and licorice and good balancing acidity and a certain complexity, making this a very satisfying glass of wine, even if it's rather expensive at about 23 euro.2010 vintage, blend of 46% grenache, 39% syrah, 10% mourvèdre and 5% counoise. Alc. 14,5 % by vol.
Sep 12th, 2016An 2910 not quite baked yet. The Mourvèdre is alluring but still needs time. Just like an adolescent beaucastel!
An 2910 not quite baked yet. The Mourvèdre is alluring but still needs time. Just like an adolescent beaucastel!
Jun 11th, 2015Dark ruby color with dark red fruits, smoked meat, anise and baking spice aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, with medium plus acidity, and smooth textured with cherry, fig, spice flavors and an appealing minerality. Long finish. Great QPR @$27. Blend of 46% Grenache, 39% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Counoise 14.5% alcohol
Dark ruby color with dark red fruits, smoked meat, anise and baking spice aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, with medium plus acidity, and smooth textured with cherry, fig, spice flavors and an appealing minerality. Long finish. Great QPR @$27. Blend of 46% Grenache, 39% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Counoise 14.5% alcohol
Nov 27th, 2014Delicious GSM- fruity/jam nose with great acid, and mineral finish. Loved this one!
Delicious GSM- fruity/jam nose with great acid, and mineral finish. Loved this one!
Feb 2nd, 2016
2010-unusual bouquet, medium body, short finish.
2010-unusual bouquet, medium body, short finish.
Nov 2nd, 2015
Soft tannins. High alcohol. Quite astringent. Medium body.
Soft tannins. High alcohol. Quite astringent. Medium body.
Dec 16th, 2012
Not at complex as the 2008, but already heads and shoulders above the 2009. A wine and spectator top 100 mainstay, for $30 you will be hard pressed to find a better American Rhone.
Not at complex as the 2008, but already heads and shoulders above the 2009. A wine and spectator top 100 mainstay, for $30 you will be hard pressed to find a better American Rhone.
Nov 28th, 2012
