Our 2022 Cotes de Tablas was listed in Ray Isle's piece on sustainable California producers for Food & Wine magazine! From Ray's introduction:
the 15 wineries here are fighting the good fight for our planet, and making stellar wines as they do.
We were thrilled to see reviewer Matthew Luczy's Paso Robles report focusing on the 2022 and 2023 vintages for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. His review of Tablas Creek included an introduction that is maybe the nicest thing a writer has ever said about us:
Tablas Creek is a singular gem in the world of California wine. Very few wineries can successfully straddle producing an accessible array of entry-level wines, a diverse and complete set of middle-range curiosities and world-class top cuvées, all while leading the way through intentional, progressive farming. No other producer in Paso Robles, and few in all of California, can approach the versatility and thoughtfulness across such a diverse lineup while maintaining an unwavering stance that highlights balance, nuance and timelessness.
As for his reviews of the wines, they included our 2022 Panoplie at 96 points, tied for the highest rating of any wine from his Paso Robles report! Other highlights include new releases like the 2022 Esprit de Tablas (95 points), 2022 Esprit de Tablas Blanc (94 points), and 2022 En Gobelet (94+ points); as well as wines yet to be released, like the 2022 Le Complice (94 points), 2023 Esprit de Tablas Blanc (94-96 points) and 2022 Mourvedre (94 points). His article on the region [subscription required] is available now.
We are proud to share that our Proprietor, Jason Haas, is a 2024 Wine Star Award nominee for Person of the Year. From the Wine Enthusiast's announcement:
Jason Haas is determined to lead by example when it comes to planning for the future of wine, from looking at how to combat inequality in the industry to implementing sustainable agriculture. Through his work at Tablas Creek, Haas has had a hand in projects to help reduce shipping emissions through lighter bottles and many other initiatives in and out of the vineyard.
In a new set of reviews for JamesSuckling.com, Associate Editor Ryan Montgomery dove into 22 new Tablas Creek releases from the 2022 and 2023 vintages. All 22 wines received scores of 92 points or higher, but two highlights were his reviews of the 2022 Esprit de Tablas and 2022 Esprit de Tablas Blanc that will be released this fall:
2022 Esprit de Tablas Blanc: 95 points; “A rich and generous nose of honeydew melon, orange blossoms, seaweed and lemons. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with bright acidity and complex notes of peaches, nectarines, beeswax and lanolin. Very complex and tightly bound structure that will unfold for years to come. Made from a blend of 33% roussanne, 32% grenache blanc, 14% picpoul blanc, 8% picpoul blanc, 8% picardan, 8% clairette blanche, 5% bourboulenc. Drink or hold.”
2022 Esprit de Tablas: 96 points; “A complex and inviting nose of bramble berries, coffee beans, tobacco leaves and violets. The palate is full-bodied but fresh, with silky smooth tannins and bright acidity, showing notes of wild blackberries, dark chocolate and orange rind. Wonderfully balanced and giving. Made from a blend of 40% mourvedre, 28% grenache, 22% syrah, 4% vaccarese, 3% counoise and 3% cinsault. Drink or hold.”
In a new feature for the Washington Post, Columnist Dave MacIntyre recommends three wines for summer drinking. One of these was our 2023 Patelin de Tablas Rosé, to which he gave 3.5 stars (3 is "extraordinary" and 4 is "sublime") and the comments:
A Provence-style rosé from California’s leading Rhone Ranger, this is a blend of grenache, mourvèdre, vermentino and a sploosh of counoise. It pours forth flavors of watermelon, roses and red berries, with a note of citrus on a minerally finish. I say “finish,” but the wine seemingly never does, as the flavors show great persistence. Bravo! ABV: 13 percent. BW: 480 grams (Light).
We were excited to see our 3L boxes of 2023 Patelin de Tablas Rosé chosen as writer Tamlyn Currin's wine of the week for jancisrobinson.com! In one of the best articles we’ve ever seen on the appeal of premium wine in low-carbon-footprint packaging, she dove into the flavors, tried pairing it with a half-dozen different dishes (to which she said, “Every damn thing was good with this rosé!”, and explained why people who might not know this packaging can find benefits in longevity and storage space, as well as value and sustainability. From the article:
Four bottles of a triumphantly delicious, flexible and environmentally conscientious rosé for the price of three in a conveniently compact, lightweight package
Our 2023 Dianthus Rose made Wine Writer and Presenter Wanda Mann's list of top 10 roses! Here's what she had to say about the wine:
In my seminars, I always say don’t judge a rosé by its color. Too often, people mistakenly believe darker rosés are sweet and inferior to paler pink wines. Well, this bold pink beauty completely dispels that myth. A blend of 51% Mourvedre, 38% Grenache, 8% Counoise, and 3% Cinsaut, Dianthus was inspired by the rosé traditions of Bandol and Tavel in southern France. Named after the Dianthus flowering plant, known for its deep pink blossoms, this nuanced rosé has rich red berry flavors, a hint of rose petals, and a subtle spray of sea salt.
We were excited to read Eric Guido's annual reviews of our wines on Vinous.com, including his notes on our late-release 2021 red wines, our 2022s and his first impressions on the remarkable 2023 vintage. All 24 wines received 90+ points, with scores as high as 97.
Highlights from current releases included the 2023 Grenache Blanc (93 points), 2021 Esprit de Tablas (96+ points), and 2021 Panoplie (97 points). Upcoming releases included 2022 Esprit de Tablas (93-95 points), 2022 Esprit de Tablas Blanc (94 points), 2022 Le Complice (94 points), and 2022 En Gobelet (94 points).
You can read his extended article "Paso Robles 2021-2023: Far From Typical" at vinous.com. (Subscription required)
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