News & Press

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)

Decanter: Why California's Mediterranean Varieties are Having a Moment

We were happy to see Tablas Creek featured so prominently in Ana Carolina Quintela’s deep dive into the rise of Mediterranean varieties in California. The article explores how these grapes are uniquely suited to our climate and highlights our nearly four-decade journey importing and establishing all the traditional varieties of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Adelaida District.

Picardan might be the rarest variety I’ve tasted so far. Today, there’s just over an acre planted in France and about half an acre in California, at Tablas Creek in Paso Robles, which imported it into the United States in 2003. Most southern Rhône varieties in California trace back to Tablas Creek, which makes this wine feel even more significant in that context. It shows a medium-bodied profile with both richness and lift. Aromas of apricot, citrus pastry cream, white flowers, and citrus zest lead into a palate that is surprisingly fresh. There’s a saline, lemony edge and a subtle savory note that add complexity, along with a touch of nutty flavors that add gentle texture without weight, especially given how bright the finish is. — Ana Carolina Quintela, Decanter (93 Points)

Read the full article on Decanter.com for more on the evolution of these unique wines and our 2021 Picardan review.

The Somm Journal: A Rarity in the Rhône, Vaccarèse Is Showing Promise in Paso Robles

We were happy to see our work with the rare Rhône variety Vaccarèse featured in a recent issue of The Somm Journal. Cindy Rynning explores how this grape, which covers less than one percent of the acreage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is finding a new home in the rocky soils of our Adelaida District estate.

Vaccarèse apparently only became rare in France because it was susceptible to powdery mildew, not because of any issues with its flavors or vigor. In the Paso Robles climate, mildew is not really an issue, so that is one huge mark in our favor. Beyond that, it is one of the rare red grapes that is black-fruited and high-acid. The calcareous soils and the cold nights here combine to further bolster that acidity and allow us to leave it on the vine even a little longer.

Read the full article at SommJournal.com for more on the discovery and potential of this intriguing variety.

Meg Maker: Toward Metamodern Wine

In a thoughtful new essay, wine writer and educator Meg Maker explores the cultural evolution of wine through the lenses of premodernism, modernism, and postmodernism, ultimately looking toward a new era: metamodernism.

Maker defines this shift as a move toward idealism, playful experimentation, and the shedding of "postmodernism's ironic detachment." In her exploration of how this new phase is surfacing in the industry, she highlights Tablas Creek and our General Manager Jason Haas as leading examples of this holistic, forward-thinking approach:

"Practitioners like Jason Haas of Tablas Creek, a pioneer in regenerative organic viticulture who blogs and speaks extensively to share strategies with industry peers. He knows wine is not a zero-sum game."

Maker suggests that this "metamodern" gesture is part of a broader movement toward wine commentary and practice that celebrates wine "playfully, intuitively, [and] holistically." She envisions a future for the industry that honors both science and expressive creativity—a path she describes as hopeful and a "good way forward."