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Dec 4th, 2024

2022 Esprit de Tablas Blanc: Owen Bargreen's #12 Wine of 2024

Owen Bargreen Tablas Creek April2024

In his annual "Top 100 Wines of the Year" post, Dr. Owen Bargreen included the 2022 Esprit de Tablas Blanc at #12:

This combines 33% Roussanne, with 32% Grenache Blanc and smaller portions Picpoul, Clairette, Picardin, Bourboulenc. This is the smallest amount of Roussanne ever blended into this wine, as this varietal was farmed at less than a ton an acre. The nose is hugely complex. Macadamia nut, honeydew melon, bright kiwi and shades of nectarine with stony minerals all mark the nose. The body is voluptuous despite being only 12.5% alcohol. Silky smooth throughout the drinking experience, showing no rough edges, and loads of mouth-watering acidity. Wait for the exceedingly long finish that lingers on the tongue. This will cellar so beautifully. Drink 2024-2039 - 96 points
Harvest 2019 Crew Austin Chelsea Neil Craig And Amanda