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$10 Flat-Rate Shipping for April

We know that shipping wine can add up, and we want to make it easier for you to enjoy our wines. So any order you place from now through the end of April, from a bottle of wine to two cases or more, will be shipped anywhere we ship for just $10/order!* The more you order, the more you save, so use the opportunity to send wine to yourself, your family or your friends. And, as always, any order that includes six or more bottles of our Esprit de Tablas or Esprit de Tablas Blanc wines has shipping included.

The discounted shipping is applied automatically on our online order form.

*$10 shipping not available on preconfigured wine club shipments.

Jason Haas on Bedrock Wine Conversations

Jason Haas joined Morgan Twain-Peterson and Chris Cottrell of Bedrock Wine Company for an extended conversation as a part of their podcast Bedrock Wine Conversations. Some of what they talk about:

• The many cool parallels between the work Bedrock is doing to map California's historic vineyards, in which they're finding an amazing array of Rhone grape varieties, and our work introducing new grapes here
• The challenges and opportunities in a generational business
• Winemaking and marketing in a pandemic
• And lots more.

Take a listen!

Forbes: Tablas Creek Vineyard Cultivates Growing Market for Regenerative Products

In a great new article in Forbes, author and Cornell Professor of Sustainable Global Enterprise Chris Marquis speaks to our Jason Haas and Jordan Lonborg about our move to achieve Regenerative Organic Certification. They discuss how ROC distinguishes itself from existing certifications, what the potential hurdles and opportunities are in the marketplace for regenerative products, and how we think that this will make us a better business as well as better farmers.

Edible San Luis Obispo: Tablas Creek Vineyard Is One Of Only Ten Farms In The World To Be Regenerative Organic Certified

In a new article for Edible SLO illustrated with her gorgeous photography, author Brittany App dives into how regenerative agriculture builds on other certifications, speaking to our Jason Haas, the Regenerative Organic Alliance's Zoe Schaeffer, and Patagonia Provisions' Birgit Cameron.

We particularly loved Zoe's quote: "By choosing ROC products, consumers can know at-a-glance that their purchase makes a positive impact at every level: environmentally, ethically and socially."

Jason Haas on The Vine Guy Podcast

Our Proprietor Jason Haas joined host Scott Greenberg last week for an episode of his podcast The Vine Guy. He tells the story of Tablas Creek and its connection with Beaucastel, shares his own journey into wine as the son of a wine importer, and takes Scott through a tasting of our 2019 Patelin de Tablas Blanc and 2018 Esprit de Tablas. Take a listen!

Seven Fifty Daily: Regenerative Viticulture: Revolutionary Farming Philosophy?

In a great new piece in SevenFifty Daily, author Stacy Briscoe explores what the impact of Regenerative Farming is likely to be on the world of wine. She spoke to our Jason Haas, as well as leaders at the Rodale Institute and the Regenerative Organic Alliance and proprietors and winemakers at some other wineries on the ROC path including Truett Hurst Winery, The Eyrie Vineyards, and Radio-Coteau.

Wine Spectator: 2019 Patelin de Tablas Blanc 93 Points

We were excited to see our 2019 Patelin de Tablas Blanc receive a 93 point rating and be highlighted as the Wine Spectator's Value Pick of the Week for December 16, 2020. From the review:

Aromatic and complex, with a refreshing thread of acidity weaving in and out among orange blossom, almond cake and Fuji apple notes. Lemon zest and ruby grapefruit details linger on the long, expressive finish. Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne and Clairette Blanche. Drink now. 2,380 cases made.

Viticulturist Jordan Lonborg on Ungrafted Podcast

Our Viticulturist Jordan Lonborg was recently a guest for an episode of the new podcast Ungrafted, hosted by Icy Liu. He speaks with Icy about our Regenerative Organic Certification, including its implications for climate change, tilling, carbon sequestration, cover crops, mob grazing, bees, compost and biochar, and animal and worker welfare.