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Tablas Creek "Esprit de Tablas" 2022
(Paso Robles, California) 750 ml - [JS 96] [WA 95] [VM 93-95]
Regular price $85.00 Sale price $69.99 Save $15.01
Notes From the Winemaker:
The Tablas Creek Vineyard 2022 Esprit de Tablas is our flagship red blend, chosen from the best lots of six estate-grown varieties propagated from budwood cuttings from the Château de Beaucastel estate. The wine is based on the dark red fruit, earth, spice and mid-palate richness of Mourvèdre, with additions of Grenache for forward fruit, approachability and lushness, Syrah for mineral, aromatics, and back-palate tannins, Counoise for brambly spice and acidity, as well as the dark, herby Vaccarese and the juicy, spicy Cinsaut.
Tasting Notes:
A serious nose of pipe tobacco, both red and black currant, licorice, and a little minty lift. The mouth is on point with flavors of black raspberry, mint chocolate, meat drippings, and loamy earth. Deep and full but structured as well, with fine-grained tannins and a finish of sweet spice and dark red fruit.
Blend:
- 40% Mourvedre
- 28% Grenache
- 22% Syrah
- 4% Vaccarese
- 3% Counoise
- 3% Cinsault
Ratings & Reviews
96 Points - James Suckling
“A complex and inviting nose of bramble berries, coffee beans, tobacco leaves and violets. The palate is full-bodied but fresh, with silky smooth tannins and bright acidity, showing notes of wild blackberries, dark chocolate and orange rind.
Wonderfully balanced and giving. Made from a blend of 40% mourvedre, 28% grenache, 22% syrah, 4% vaccarese, 3% counoise and 3% cinsault. Drink or hold.”
95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
“The 2022 Esprit de Tablas is 40% Mourvèdre, 28% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 4% Vaccarese, 3% Counoise and 3% Cinsault. The energetic nose displays classic aromas of decadent dark fruits, new leather, fresh herbs and bright spices within a refined, graceful package. The palate strikes a delicious balance between sumptuous, ample concentration and palpable precision, remaining tight and focused without ever approaching austerity. The finish is impressively long and multidimensional, with a beautiful balance of tight, fine tannins and very bright, clean, energetic acidity. This feels gently guided and meticulously crafted rather than polished and uniform, and I am eager to follow its development.”
93-95 Points - Vinous Media
“Exotic and spicy, the 2022 Esprit de Tablas blossoms with a collage of dried roses, sage and dried black cherries. This is finessed and graceful, with a lifted feel and cooling acidity that propels its mineral-laced red berry fruits across the palate. Blood orange notes and cedary spice resonate on as the 2022 finishes tannic and long with a classically dry impression and primary concentration. This is a beautiful Esprit de Tablas in the making which I expect will enjoy a long and broad drinking window. Tasted from barrel.”