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Tablas Creek in SLOCAL Magazine's Local Tour Guide

SLO CAL just released their list of accessible experiences waiting to be discovered around San Luis Obispo County and our tasting room made the list! In their "Wine Not? Accessible Wine Country Adventures" section they list Tablas Creek, saying:

Wine enthusiasts rave about Tablas Creek Vineyard’s commitment to both sustainability and accessibility – it's as impressive as their wine list! Their thoughtfully designed tasting room offers select wheelchair-friendly seating, ensuring everyone can savor the flavors of Paso Robles comfortably.

Vogue Guide to Paso Robles: "This Picturesque California Wine Region Should Be Next on Your Travel List"

In a lovely and thorough new guide to Paso Robles for Vogue, author Nicole Kliest offers fresh suggestions for where to eat, drink, stay, and shop... as well as some non-wine activities you shouldn't miss. She includes Tablas Creek in her recommendations:

Tablas Creek was founded in 1989 and is considered both a pioneer of California’s Rhone movement, and something of a legend within Paso Robles. The 135-acre estate was the first Regenerative Organic Certified vineyard in the world, and is both organic and biodynamic certified. Reserve a seated flight tasting on their terraced patio or book the legacy experience to try current and library releases plus a limited-edition pour that changes with each season.

Robb Report: Everything You Need to Know About the Paso Robles Wine Region

We were delighted to see our Esprit de Tablas Blanc highlighted in Robb Report's coverage of the Paso Robles Wine Region.

white wine lovers will delight in Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas Blanc, made with six white varieties sourced via cuttings from the Château du Beaucastel estate in the southern Rhône Valley.

The Press Democrat: The most interesting grape you've never heard of could be an ideal match for climate change

We were excited to be highlighted in Columnist Sarah Doyle's deep dive on a variety we introduced to America through our grapevine nursery program: Picpoul Blanc. The article discusses the grape's history in the US and how winemakers from Paso to Sonoma, Lodi, and more are embracing the variety in their winemaking programs. From the article:

“Picpoul Blanc has great growing potential in California,” said Haas. “It’s both heat and drought tolerate and great at preserving acidity..."

$5 February with Must! Charities benefiting the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center

We are supporting the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center by donating $5 of every Esprit de Tablas and Esprit de Tablas Blanc bottle sold in February to its technology upgrades and building improvements. The funds will also be invested in staff and staff benefits to support organizational growth. The PRYAC is focused on creating a safe space for kids to engage in its free after-school arts programs.

Learn more and support the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center through Must! Charities here.

Browse the available selection of Esprit de Tablas and Esprit de Tablas Blanc vintages here.

MSN Travel: 15 Best Vineyards in California’s Lesser-Known Wine Regions

Travel Writer Carina Sandoval listed Tablas Creek Vineyard on her short list of vineyards to visit in lesser-known wine regions. From her piece:

The property’s rolling hills and ancient walnut groves create an idyllic setting for wine tasting and vineyard tours.

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.