News & Press

The Drinks Business: California Growers Reveal ‘Intense Concentration’ of 2026 Grapes

In an October 9, 2026 report, Sarah Neish of The Drinks Business looks into early takeaways from California's 2026 harvest. While crops are down across the state following an early start and unsettled spring weather during flowering, winemakers report that smaller berries are yielding remarkable flavor concentration and freshness.

The article features Tablas Creek, highlighting General Manager Jason Haas on the high quality of this year's fruit:

"The flavours on everything are intense and characteristic. So while we could wish for more quantity, the quality looks impeccable."

Read the full report at TheDrinksBusiness.com.

Harpers: California: Early Harvest and Smaller Yields Characterise Growing Year

UK trade publication Harpers Wine & Spirit covered the early start to California’s 2026 harvest, noting that while spring weather resulted in lighter yields and smaller berries, vintners across the state are seeing promising flavor concentration and freshness.

The article quotes Tablas Creek, quoting Partner and General Manager Jason Haas on the exceptional character of this vintage's fruit:

"The flavors on everything are intense and characteristic. So while we could wish for more quantity, the quality looks impeccable."

Wine Industry Advisor: California 2026 Vintage Preview: An Early Harvest Shows Promise Across the State

In an October 1, 2026 harvest preview published by Wine Institute, winemakers across California reported an early, fast-paced harvest marked by lighter yields, smaller berries, and encouraging flavor concentration and freshness.

The report notes that on the Central Coast, Rhône varieties at Tablas Creek showed vivid color and distinctive flavors, beginning with an early estate pick of Viognier on August 7. Partner and General Manager Jason Haas shared his perspective on the quality of the incoming fruit:

"The flavors on everything are intense and characteristic. So while we could wish for more quantity, the quality looks impeccable."

Read the full harvest preview at WineIndustryAdvisor.com.

San Francisco Chronicle: ‘I’ll never forget this vintage’: Inside California’s unusual wine harvest

Our Jason Haas spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle about how California’s unusual harvest has played out for us here in Paso Robles. In this great article Senior Newsroom Meteorologist Greg Porter takes you from Sonoma to Napa to the Central Coast to tell the story of the 2026 vintage.

One quote from Jason that we thought memorable: “If there were ever a year that California would look at lower yields and say, ‘hey, that’s okay,’ this is probably that year.”

Wine Spectator (September 2026): Past, Present and Future at Tablas Creek

In a terrific new feature article, Senior Editor Aaron Romano shares the story of Tablas Creek for Wine Spectator. Aaron spent time touring the vineyard with Jason Haas, tracing our path from our original 1994 hillside planting through the evolution of our vine spacing, regenerative farming practices, and ongoing experiments with rare Rhône varieties like Terret Noir, Vaccarèse, and Muscardin. From his conclusion:

Tablas Creek is a textbook example of how the wine business is a long game, rooted in tradition yet always reaching forward.

One Year Later: The Wine Atlas Collective is Your Passport to American Wine

One year ago, we introduced The Wine Atlas Collective!

We joined forces with seven other family-owned and sustainably-minded wineries from great regions around the country to bring even more value to our club memberships. Members at Tablas Creek (or any of the wineries in the collective) are now treated as members at all eight wineries.

Think of it like a passport to the best of American wine, from Napa Valley to Virginia, Washington State to New York’s Finger Lakes, and in between. When you visit, you’ll get free or discounted tastings, member-exclusive wines, and special hospitality. And enjoy member pricing at all eight wineries on online purchases.

The Wine Atlas Collective is:

• Blenheim Vineyards – Virginia
• Brooks – Oregon
• Frog’s Leap – Napa Valley
• L’Ecole № 41 – Washington
• Red Tail Ridge – New York (Finger Lakes)
• Ridge Vineyards – Sonoma & Santa Cruz Mountains
• William Chris Vineyards – Texas Hill Country
• Tablas Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles

Tablas Creek Vineyard Named One of the 12 Best Wineries in America

We are thrilled to share that Tablas Creek has been recognized as one of the "12 Best Wineries Across America in 2026" by The Daily Meal. Being included on this prestigious list alongside such iconic and trailblazing estates is a massive honor, and we are incredibly proud to see our dedication to the land and our wines celebrated on a national stage.

In the feature, writer Wendy Hector highlights our foundational role in the "Rhône Rangers" movement and our commitment to bringing true Châteauneuf-du-Pape varieties to California soil. The article emphasizes our history of innovation, noting our 1989 partnership with the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and our ongoing mission to produce wines that reflect the unique limestone-rich terroir of Paso Robles.

The piece further recognizes our commitment to transparency and education, inviting readers to experience our estate firsthand through our daily tours and guided tastings. We are particularly proud that our newest releases were highlighted for receiving high scores of 92 to 97 from Vinous, affirming our commitment to quality in every bottle.

Thank you to our community for being part of this journey. We look forward to welcoming you to the vineyard soon to share a glass and explore the stories behind our vines.

Read the full feature on TheDailyMeal.com.

Vinous.com (April 2026): 16 New Tablas Creek Wines up to 97 Points

We were excited to read Eric Guido's annual reviews of our wines on Vinous.com, including his notes on our late-release 2023 red wines, our 2024s and his first impressions on the 2025 vintage. All 16 wines received 92+ points, with scores as high as 97.

Highlights from current releases included the 2024 Esprit de Tablas Blanc (95 points), 2023 Vaccarese (94 points), and 2023 Esprit de Tablas (95 points). Upcoming releases included 2024 Esprit de Tablas (95-97 points), 2024 Panopile Blanc (96 points), 2024 En Gobelet (95-97 points), and 2024 Panoplie (95-97 points).

You can read his extended article "In the Sweet Spot: Paso Robles 2023s and 2024s" at vinous.com. (Subscription required)