Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2023 (Paso Robles, California) 750 ml - [WA 92-94] [JS 93] [VM 91]

Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2023
(Paso Robles, California) 750 ml - [WA 92-94] [JS 93] [VM 91]


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Notes From the Winemaker:
The Tablas Creek Vineyard 2023 Côtes de Tablas Blanc is a blend of five estate-grown white Rhône varieties. The wine, following the model set by wines of the Southern Rhône, is a blend of grapes, led by the floral aromatics and stone fruit of Viognier and complemented by the crisp acids and rich mouthfeel of Grenache Blanc, the elegance of Marsanne, the structure of Roussanne, and the minerality of Clairette Blanche.

The 2022 vintage was our third year of drought, but because the rain that we received came early, the vines showed good health though with cluster counts down by about 15%. A cool first half of the summer was followed by our hottest-ever August and September, producing an early start and an even earlier finish to harvest. The vintage's extremely low yields produced concentrated flavors, noteworthy texture, and intense fruit.

Tasting Notes:

A plush nose of buttered popcorn, white flowers, melon, and salted caramel. On the palate, a burst of sweet bright fruit like baked lemon squares with additional notes of honeydew melon and crushed rock. The long finish shows lemongrass and mineral notes.

Technical information:
Appellation: Adelaida District Paso Robles
Blend: 
  • 34% Viognier
  • 31% Marsanne
  • 20% Grenache Blanc
  • 13% Roussanne
  • 2% Clairette Blanche
ABV: 12.5%

Ratings & Reviews

92-94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

“Tasted as a final blend before bottling, the 2023 Côtes de Tablas Blanc is 34% Viognier, 31% Marsanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 13% Roussanne and 2% Clairette Blanche. The nose is a beautiful combination of floral, breezy, honeyed and ripe, with ripe but focused orchard fruit aromas mingling with those of white flowers and wild herbs. The palate echoes this balance with lovely concentration and power braced with streaks of bright, chiseled precision.” 

93 Points - James Suckling

“A floral and giving wine with aromas of apricots, lavender and green melon. The palate is medium-bodied with bright acidity and a generous texture, giving notes of Asian pears, orange sherbet and chalk. Very generous, with underlying minerality and texture that will develop further in years to come. 34% viognier, 31% marsanne, 20% grenache blanc, 13% rouusanne and 2% clairette blanc. Drink or hold.”

91 Points - Vinous Media

“Sweet herbs unveil crushed green apples and lime further enhanced by hints of fennel as the 2023 Côtes de Tablas Blanc slowly evolves in the glass. This is elegant and supple with juicy acidity to balance and a salty sensation that comes forward with time. The 2023 cleans up beautifully, refreshing the crispy palate with a reverberation of mineral tension and the slightest hint of sour melon.”