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Wine Enthusiast: Six New Tablas Creek Releases 91 to 95 Points

We were excited to see six new reviews from the Wine Enthusiast of new Tablas Creek releases, which scored from 91 to 95 points. These included the 2022 Esprit de Tablas (95 points), the 2022 Syrah which was given Editor's Choice and 93 points, the 2023 Patelin de Tablas, 2023 Cotes de Tablas Blanc, and 2022 Mourvedre (all 93 points), and the 2023 Patelin de Tablas Blanc (91 points). Each of these wines are currently available in our online shop.

Owen Bargreen: "Tablas Creek 'Esprit Blanc' Vertical Tasting"

In a new article, Owen Bargreen shares his notes from a vertical tasting of our Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc and Esprit de Tablas Blanc that spanned from our first-ever 2001 to the not-yet-released 2023. From his introduction:

I had a chance to taste an epic range of ‘Esprit Blanc’ wines with CEO Jason Haas. We had some really impressive bottlings including one from their first vintage. The 2001 ‘Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc’ White Wine (OB, 95) is still going strong and has at least five to seven years left. Marvelously complex and round, this is a tremendous effort. I love the new edition of this wine, the otherworldly 2023 Tablas Creek ‘Esprit Blanc’ White Wine (OB, 97) which is without a doubt one of the great white wines that you will taste on the West Coast.

Wine Spectator: The Best Boxed Wines for 2025, Picked by Wine Pros

We were excited to see ourselves selected as one of the top six boxed wines of 2025! The premium boxed wine category continues to gain momentum and we're happy to see the panel of sommeliers select ours as one of the best.

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

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

Business Insider: As a sommelier, there are 5 wines I always have on hand for guests

Sommelier Brianne Cohen listed our Vin de Paille as one of the dessert wines she always has on hand for guests during the holidays.

The Times: The 50 best red wines for winter

We were happy to see our 2022 Patelin de Tablas make the UK publication The Times' list of 50 best wines for winter. From their review:

California’s answer to Châteauneuf du Pape... It’s syrah-led so what you get is a rich, hearty, spiced summer pudding sip that’s a whizz with game and strong cheeses.

Vinous Top 100 Wines of 2024: 2021 Esprit de Tablas is #18 Wine in the World

We're honored to have our 2021 Esprit de Tablas rated as 2024's #18 wine in the world by Vinous! From Reviewer Eric Guido's tasting notes:

Qualities such as purity, refinement, grace and poise aren't often associated with the wines of Paso Robles, a region built of power and depth of fruit. That is of course, until Tablas Creek arrived on the scene. The Esprit de Tablas is a Rhone-focused blend that could only be created in Paso, mixing Mourvèdre with Grenache, Syrah, Counoise, Vaccarese and Cinsault. It’s a wine of patience, fully enjoyable upon release yet truly worth waiting for. It will make a believer of any Paso Robles naysayer.

Decanter: Six Tablas Creek wines receive up to 95 points!

We were excited to see reviewer Clive Purshouse's reviews of Tablas Creek wines. All six wines received over 90 points, including 94 points for our 2022 Esprit de Tablas and 95 points for our 2022 Syrah. Our favorite of his comments came in his review of the 2022 Mourvedre:

It's almost mind-blowing that Jason Haas and the team at Tablas Creek have crafted a 12.5 Mourvèdre in Paso. This is a crunchy, red-fruited wine with floral elegance. I'm smitten by its fresh character and finesse: gorgeous floral aromatics, salty sea air and piquant notes of blood orange. The allure continues on the palate, fresh and a touch sauvage with wild bramble fruits, raspberry leaf, tart cranberry and a finish of sweet cherry. More of this, please!

Read his full set of reviews below.