News & Press

Tablas Creek in the Purely Domestic Wine Report (PDWR): Seventeen Wines 90+ (Nine 93+)

We were excited to read Doug Wilder's newest issue of the Purely Domestic Wine Report (PDWR) in which he reviewed the wines of the Central Coast. If you're unfamiliar with the publication, Doug combines wine reviews with portrait-style photographs of each winemaker or proprietor whose wines he features. The result is a visual presentation unlike any other wine journal out there.

Tablas Creek is a Wine & Spirits Magazine 2020 "Top 100" Winery

We are proud to share that we've been named to Wine & Spirits Magazine's "Top 100 Wineries" list for 2020, and that our 2018 Esprit de Tablas Blanc was named to their "Top 100 Wines of 2020" list as the top white blend from California. We are looking forward to joining the other honorees at the Top 100 Sessions Virtual Tastings November 12-16.

New Times: As the first Regenerative Organic Certified winery, Tablas Creek is committed to farming like the world depends on it

In this great article in our local New Times SLO, writer Camillia Lanham shares the story of our first-in-the-world Regenerative Organic Certification. From her conclusion:

"It starts really with our belief that farming this way makes better grapes and better wine," Haas said, adding that the vineyard is a small piece of a broader community. "I hope we're not the only [winery with the certification] for long. This is one of those things where the more people who do it, the better it is for all of us."

Bloomberg: Organic Winemaking Is a Zoo With Armadillos, Falcons, and Pigs

Author Elin McCoy spoke to our Jason Haas for this fun Bloomberg article, with a more serious message: "Beyond cute cats and dogs, vineyard animals are becoming essential eco-conscious parts of the fine-winemaking process."

Our sheep, alpacas, donkey, and llama are pretty basic when compared to the snakes, armadillos, and geese in this story!

Underground WineLetter: Tablas Creek Vineyard 2020 Fall Releases

The venerable Underground Wine Letter reviewed six new Fall 2020 releases, including the our newest bottlings of our flagship 2018 Esprit de Tablas and 2018 Esprit de Tablas Blanc. From John Tilson's introduction:

These are wines that you do not want to miss. I have placed my order and I encourage all of you to do the same. Again, like I said earlier, these wines are terrific and represent real value. That is a WIN/WIN!

Patelin de Tablas Rosé on SommTV

It was fun to see Los Angeles-based sommelier Claire Coppi choose our 2019 Patelin de Tablas Rosé as one of three examples of the category to taste on SommTV!

Washington Post: The ROC certification could become the gold standard for wineries, and the earth

In this terrific article in the Washington Post, Dave McIntyre explores the significance of the new Regenerative Organic Certification which we were the first winery to receive in August. He comes away as enthusiastic as we are. From his piece:

For consumers, the ROC logo on a wine label is “not going to tell you much about the wine, but it’s going to tell you a lot about the company,” says Haas of Tablas Creek. “It’s the most rigorous evaluation of farming and business practices that we’ve seen. It says this is a company that treats its people well and does what it can to be a part of the solution to challenges like climate change.”

Jason Haas on Wine Soundtrack Podcast

Last fall, during Tablas Creek's 30th Anniversary celebrations, Jason Haas sat down with writer Allison Levine to record a podcast episode for Wine Soundtrack. They talk about growing up in the wine world, milestones for Tablas Creek, his proudest moment, which celebrity he most hopes to see drinking a bottle of Tablas, and lots more.