Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Rouge 2022 (Paso Robles, CA) 750 ml - [WS 93] [DM 93] [RP 92] [JS 94] [VM 92] [WE 91]

Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Rouge 2022
(Paso Robles, CA) 750 ml - [WS 93] [DM 93] [RP 92] [JS 94] [VM 92] [WE 91]


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Notes From the Winemaker:
The Tablas Creek Vineyard Côtes de Tablas is a blend of four estate-grown Rhône varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Counoise and Mourvedre. Like most wines of the Southern Rhône, it showcases Grenache, featuring that grape's characteristic generous fruit and refreshing acidity, balanced by the spice and mineral of Syrah, the appealing briary wildness of Counoise and the structure of Mourvèdre.

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.

All varietals were fermented in a mix of stainless steel and wooden upright fermenters with the use of native yeasts. After pressing, the wines were racked, blended in June 2022, aged for a year in 1200-gallon French oak foudres, and then bottled in February 2023. The wine is unfined and unfiltered.


Tasting Notes:

A vibrant nose of fruitcake and fig, chocolate-dipped strawberries and sweet spice. The mouth has black cherry and wild strawberry fruit, cocoa powder, and a crunchy brightness like bursts of pomegranate seeds. The finish shows a briary, herby note over cherry cola and clove-studded orange. Grenache at its most high-toned and appealing. Enjoy any time over the next decade.

Technical information:
Appellation: Adelaida District Paso Robles
Blend: 
  • 44% Grenache
  • 33% Syrah
  • 19% Counoise
  • 4% Mourvedre
ABV: 13.5%

Ratings & Reviews

94 Points - James Suckling

“Lifted fruit profile of dark cherries complemented by aromas of red currants and dried herbs. The palate is medium bodied with firm, chewy tannins and notes of pomegranates, cranberries and potpourri. Very energetic and bright, with 
serious tannins and aging capacity. Made from 44% grenache, 33% syrah, 19% cournoise and 4% mourvedre. Drink or hold.”

92 Points - Vinous Media

“The 2022 Côtes de Tablas is distinctly savory with wild herbs and cedar shavings showcasing dried black cherries. It flows across the palate with ripe red and blue fruits elevated by juicy acidity as sweet herbal tones accentuate the close. Nicely grippy but only lightly structured, this finishes with length and on a savory note.”  

92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

“The 2022 Côtes de Tablas is 44% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 19% Counoise and 4% Mourvèdre. The nose leads with pure, red fruited aromas framed by dried herbs, brambles and black tea. The palate combines a lighter frame with solid concentration, 
offering superb clarity and delineation between varietals and a pretty, bright, harmonious finish.”

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Very light colored in the glass, this always-enjoyable bottling includes 44% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 19% Counoise and 4% Mourvèdre in this vintage. Subtle red fruit and light spice aromas rise on the soft nose. The brisk palate picks up white pepper, cranberry and orange peel flavors.