News & Press

Issues & Ideas: A Central Coast Rhône anniversary

Marissa Waddel of KCBX FM recently sat down with Jason and Jean-Pierre to discuss the first 30 years of Tablas Creek. Among the topics: Jean-Pierre talks about the search for calcareous soil and the decision to be organic, which stemmed from his father doing the same at Beaucastel. Jason also answer the questions of Terroir and why Rhone wines are typically blends.

"The story of Tablas Creek is a story of friendship." - Jean-Pierre Perrin

Jason Haas (and others) are Interviewed by GuildSomm

In his interview with Kelli White Jason discusses the role of minor grapes in our blends. Picpoul Blanc, Counoise, and Picardan (to name a few) are minor grape varieties that play a major role in deepening the complexity of our blends.

From the Interview: when asked about minor grapes' role in a blend Jason replied, "The minor grapes bring freshness and lift, help mitigate the major grapes’ tendency toward excess weight and alcohol, and bring out minerality."

The Cork Dorks – 05/08/19 – Celebrating 30 Years at Tablas Creek

Adam and Jeremy of Liquid Lunch joined Jason Haas and Neil Collins during our 30 year anniversary celebration. Jason and Neil individually gave their unique perspectives on the growth of the Vineyard and Paso Robles while humorously guided along by Adam and Jeremy.

In the interview: "Jason reflects on his dad, the relationship with Chateau de Beaucastel in Chateauneuf , the four new variety’s they will be working with soon, and what’s on the horizon for Tablas Creek."

KCOY 12 Comes to Tablas Creek Vineyard

Local news station KCOY 12 stopped by Tablas Creek after our blending seminar on April 14th to interview Jason Haas on the celebration of 30 years since purchasing the property. Afterwards reporter Naja Hill spent time with patrons of the tasting room. Check out the article online and watch the report at the link below.

You can see the video of the interview here.

Paso Robles Press Covers Tablas Creek's 30th Anniversary

The Paso Robles stopped by during our 30th Anniversary party to interview attendees and get a feel for Tablas Creek's history. Author Camas Frank put together a good piece with interviews of founder Jean-Pierre Perrin, the owners of Paso Terra Seafood restaurant in Paso Robles, and concluding with the elusive and impressive interview with Barbara Haas who had as good a view as any of what it took to start Tablas Creek Vineyard 30 years ago.

Robert Haas always believed in the city of Paso Robles and its potential to grow. He would be proud to read this portion from the interview with one of the owners of Paso Terra Seafood : "Cristina Averseng credited the vineyard for their moving to Paso Robles several years ago, “for André I think it was instant that it was finding a slice of home,” she said."

The Underground Wine Letter: Review of the Spring 2019 Releases

The venerable Underground Wine Letter reviewed six new Spring 2019 releases, including the first reviews of our newly-bottled 2018 Vermentino and 2018 rosés, as well as our first post-bottling reviews of two 2017 red blends: Patelin de Tablas and Cotes de Tablas.

From John Tilson's introduction: "Now is its 30th year Tablas Creek Vineyard consistently produces really amazing and well-priced wines that few other California wineries can match. The specialty is, of course, Rhone varietals and their wines are beautifully crafted and very food friendly."

Forbes (May 2019): "Take An Awesome Wine Tour On Adelaida Road In Paso Robles"

Writer Leslie Kelly, in her most recent piece for Forbes Magazine, suggests you do what we do every day on our way to work: drive down "beautiful Adelaida Road" and stop at Tablas Creek.

Even better: her comment about our team: "Visitors are encouraged to customize their tasting experience, guided by a savvy staff behind the bar, or during a deep dive into the cellar during a seated tasting."

Tablas Creek Spring 2019 Newsletter

We have published our Spring 2018 E-Newsletter. Some of what's inside:

• Tablas Creek Turns 30!
• $10 Flat-Rate Shipping for April
• Spring 2019 Vineyard Update
• Spring VINsider Shipments
• Spring 2019 Cellar Update: White Blending
• In the Wine Spectator: 2016 Esprit de Tablas 94 points. Plus, The Press reviews Tablas Creek
• (Re-)Introducing the Collector's Vertical Flight Tasting
• April Featured Wine: 2017 Cotes de Tablas
• Blog Feature: You may not be aging your Rhone whites. But if you do, here's what to expect.
• Upcoming Event: Panoplie Vertical Tasting