News & Press

Fermentation Publisher Tom Wark to be Interviewed by Jason Haas

Tom Wark, publisher of the wine business commentary blog Fermentation, recently announced he will be the next guest on our ongoing interview series, "Conversations With Jason."

In his post, "The Art and Craft of the Interview and the Rules for Being Interviewed," Wark notes the unique position of winemakers initiating interviews and highlights Jason Haas's early engagement with media:

As many of you know, Jason is General Manager of the respected and celebrated Paso Robles winery, Tablas Creek—a Rhone Varietal specialist. Jason has been knee deep in the media as one of the first winery principals to produce a blog beginning in 2006. He has been actively communicating with his clients and the larger public since the beginning."

That interview is now available on our YouTube page:

Super Vino Bros Highlights Tablas Creek as a Landmark Producer in California Wine

The wine blog Super Vino Bros recently featured Tablas Creek Vineyard in their "Producer Highlight" section, calling the estate one of the "defining names in American wine."

The article traces our origins back to the collaboration between the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and importer Robert Haas, and recognizes our impact, calling our estate “a living library of these [Rhone] grapes, and the nursery they built on-site helped spread these plantings across the state.”

After meeting partner and general manager Jason Haas, the authors concluded with a clear recommendation:

Talking with him and his brother about the story of their family's project, and where American wine is headed, was a real highlight. If you come across their bottles in a shop, they're worth picking up. Tablas Creek is a serious operation.

Holiday Gift Ideas from Tablas Creek: $10 Flat-Rate Shipping on 8 Holiday Packs, Gift Wine Club Memberships, and More

At Tablas Creek, we want to help you celebrate the holiday season in style. We have several ways in which you can give the gift of Tablas Creek, including eight special holiday gift packages (on which we include $10 ground shipping to any of the 42 states we can ship to), Tablas Creek gift cards, gift VINsider memberships and more. Holiday gift packs are only available through December 31st.

Important Deadlines:

Monday, December 15th: last day to ensure delivery by Christmas with $10 flat rate ground shipping.

Thursday, December 18th: last day to ensure delivery by Christmas with upgraded FEDEX 2-DAY AIR. Select this option at checkout for an extra $10/pack (so $20/pack total).

Shop all holiday gift packs on our website here.

Wine Buisiness Monthly: Revamping On-Premise Sales with Wine on Tap

In a new article by Sarah Brown exploring the resurgence of wine on tap, Tablas Creek is highlighted as one of the category's pioneers.

"Over the years, the kegged program has grown to account for 7% of the winery's annual wholesale orders, equivalent to just shy of 900 cases of wine, and now, in the tasting room, all tastings are conducted with wine poured from tap. Customers don't mind at all, [Jason] Haas observed, and it saves on wine waste and ensures a fresh, perfect pour every time."

Wine Spectator: "The Last Grape: Muscardin's New Life in California"

In a new article, Aaron Romano shares our news of the 2023 Muscardin completing the Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape collection at Tablas Creek, and explores the grape's potential and significance for California wine. For the article, he spoke with our Jason Haas:

The fact that we have the opportunity to continue to introduce new grapes and push the boundaries of that American Rhône movement feels important. It’s out in the world now. I’m looking forward to [trying] other people’s attempts with it.

Wine Anorak: Tablas Creek and Château Beaucastel: how a leading Rhône domaine fell in love with California

In a new article for his website Wine Anorak, Jamie Goode recounts a Tablas Creek and Beaucastel tasting that he attended in London, explores the partnership that led to Tablas Creek, and shares notes on the ten wines (five each from Tablas Creek and Beaucastel/Famille Perrin) he tasted. From his introduction:

Jason Haas of Tablas Creek and Andrew Bayley (GM of Beaucastel’s UK operation) presented this really interesting tasting, telling the story of a beautiful partnership between the Rhône and Paso Robles in California. It was organized by UK retailer The Wine Society, who work closely with both domaines.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate (10/2025): 24 reviews, including 2023 Esprit Blanc (95+), 2023 Esprit (96), and 2023 Panoplie (97)

In his new Paso Robles report focusing on the 2023 and 2024 vintages for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, reviewer Matthew Luczy includes reviews of 24 new Tablas Creek wines. From his introduction:

The extended hang time and cool temperatures of 2023 played beautifully into the hands of the team at Tablas Creek, emphasizing the understated and balanced style they have perennially produced.

His reviews of the wines was highlighted by our 2023 Panoplie at 97 points, tied for the highest rating of any wine from his Paso Robles report. Other wines included new releases like the 2023 Esprit de Tablas (96 points), 2023 Esprit de Tablas Blanc (95+ points), and 2023 En Gobelet (95 points); as well as wines yet to be released, like the debut vintage of 2024 Panoplie Blanc (94-96 points) and the 2023 Le Complice (94+ points). His article on the region [subscription required] is available now.

Wine Spectator: "Boxed Wine Breaks Out of the Bargain Bin"

In a new article, Aaron Romano explores the growing world of high-end boxed wine, and recommends 10 great options (including two from Tablas Creek). He begins his article with an anecdote from his conversation with our Jason Haas:

“Everybody loves an underdog,” Tablas Creek partner and general manager Jason Haas said with a smile. Is there any bigger underdog in the world of wine than boxed wine?