News & Press

Académie du Vin Library: The Spirit of the Rhône in Paso Robles

We were delighted to be featured in Andrew James’ latest piece, which explores the Franco-American partnership behind Tablas Creek and the decades-long collaboration that brought Rhône varieties and regenerative practices to Paso Robles. The article traces the connection between Château de Beaucastel and the Haas family, and how that alliance helped make rhone varieties part of the identity of Paso Robles. From the article:

Along with Bandol’s Domaine Tempier, Esprit de Tablas is one of the finest expressions of Mourvèdre I have encountered… Clearly, the wines from Tablas Creek can never be reproductions of Beaucastel blends. As the current name of the top wine suggests, the winery has developed its own spirit.

The piece also features a three-vintage comparison of Esprit de Tablas (2006, 2014, and 2021), and highlights how Tablas Creek’s regenerative farming practices have influenced even Beaucastel’s approach to viticulture in the Rhône.

Wine Talks with Paul K. Podcast: Rhône Varietals, Innovation, and Community with Jason Haas of Tablas Creek

We were excited to see Jason Haas featured on this wide-ranging podcast episode exploring the evolution of Paso Robles, the Rhône varietal movement in California, and the values that have guided Tablas Creek since day one. The conversation dives into the origin story of our French-American partnership, the regeneration of nearly forgotten grapes, and the people-first spirit that still defines our community.

Jason shares insights into farming, sustainability, and why innovation in wine starts in the vineyard and not the packaging. It’s also full of great anecdotes about the early days of Paso, regional identity, and why wine clubs and Little League might have more in common than you think.

Ehlers Estate Podcast: What’s the Problem

We were honored to have Jason Haas featured on the Ehlers Estate Podcast, What’s the Problem, for a thoughtful conversation about legacy, leadership, and the future of winegrowing. As second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek, Jason shares the story of how a Franco-American partnership gave rise to one of California’s benchmark Rhône-style producers—and how a commitment to sustainability has shaped every chapter since.

The episode explores the journey to Regenerative Organic Certification, Jason’s role in broader industry advocacy, and how transparency, education, and innovation have helped guide Tablas Creek’s growth without compromise.

The Buyer: How California’s Paso Robles region is closing the gap with Napa

We were happy to see ourselves included in Victor Smart’s deep dive into the evolution of Paso Robles, highlighting how the region’s unique soils, dramatic temperature swings, and bold winemaking compete on the world stage. The article profiles six boutique producers, Tablas Creek among them, who recently poured their wines at 67 Pall Mall in London for an audience of UK wine buyers.

Back in 1987 the Tablas Creek winery was created as a joint venture between Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and its US importer. One of a group soon dubbed the Rhône Rangers, the winery imported vines from all 13 varietals from the famed French Rhône château… Neil Collins, Tablas’s director of winemaking, describes that initiative as ‘complete insanity’. They decided to comply with all the appropriate red tape, and the US agricultural authorities spent 13 long years approving the varietals’ establishment. Still, the bold move worked.

Vinetur: Alcohol Sales Surge Ahead of Fourth of July as Rosé and Summer Wines Drive Demand

We were pleased to see our 2024 Patelin de Tablas Rosé highlighted among the top-performing wines in this nationwide roundup of summer sales trends. The article reports strong demand across categories, particularly rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and RTD cocktails, as retailers gear up for Fourth of July festivities.

The release of the 2024 vintage rosés has generated interest, with top sellers including Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles Rosé, Love by Léoube Côtes de Provence Rosé, and Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé

A New Era of Wine Clubs: Introducing a First-of-Its-Kind Nationwide Wine Club Benefit “Wine Atlas Collective”

Wine Industry Advisor announced the creation of a new collective we are excited to introduce: The Wine Atlas Collective!

Tablas Creek is joining 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. Starting July 1st, if you're a member at Tablas Creek (or any of the wineries in the collective), you'll be treated as a member at all of them. Think of this as your 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.

With this, we hope to make your membership with Tablas Creek even more valuable, and your experience exploring the wines of America that much more seamless.

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

WWTY Ep 135: A First for Any U.S Winery and a Celebration of CDP – Featuring Tablas Creek

We were thrilled to be featured on Where Wine Takes You, hosted by Adam Moniel, to celebrate becoming the first winery in the U.S. to bottle all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varieties as single-varietal wines. Jason, Neil & Chelsea share how this decades-long vision came together, what each grape reveals on its own, and how the work is just beginning.

Press Release: Tablas Creek Vineyard Becomes First U.S. Winery to Bottle All 14 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grapes as Single-Varietal Wines

Tablas Creek Vineyard has announced the completion of a decades-long project: bottling all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varieties from the Château de Beaucastel collection as single-varietal wines. The final piece came this year with the debut of a varietal Muscardin, an extremely limited 25-case bottling that marks a first for any American winery.

This is an important milestone in the journey that began with the founding of Tablas Creek in 1989 as a partnership between the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and American importer Robert Haas. Over the next three decades, Tablas Creek imported, propagated, and planted the grapes grown at Beaucastel, including nine new to the United States. The grapes, and the year in which they were first planted, are: Mourvedre (1994), Grenache (1994), Syrah (1994), Counoise (1994), Grenache Blanc (1994), Roussanne (1994), Picpoul Blanc (2000), Terret Noir (2010), Clairette Blanche (2010), Picardan (2013), Vaccarese (2016), Cinsaut (2016), Bourboulenc (2016) and Muscardin (2019).

In celebration of the community that made this achievement possible, Tablas Creek will debut the Muscardin at an industry event for wine and hospitality professionals from across San Luis Obispo County. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste all 14 single-varietal wines side by side in a first-of-its-kind experience designed to highlight the diversity and potential of Rhône varieties in California.

Tablas Creek's second-generation Proprietor, Jason Haas, had this to say about the accomplishment, "I can feel my dad smiling down at this landmark. People so often think of the Rhone grape varieties as ‘just blending grapes.’ But tasting them on their own, it’s clear that they’re more than that. Each one has its own distinctive personality. We are proud to have introduced so many of them to California viticulture, and to see millions of cuttings from those original mother vines in hundreds of vineyards up and down the West Coast."