Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Rouge Paso Robles 2020 375ml

96 points Wine Enthusiast: "This blend of 40% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 21% Syrah, 5% Counoise, 3% Vaccarese and 1% Cinsaut reflects the experience that this winemaking team brings. Aromas of red plum baked in puff pastry, crumpled rose petals and dusty herb on the nose lead into a palate that's both grippy in texture and generous in flavors of strawberry, bay leaf and pepper. Alcohol 13.5%. (Dec 2022)"

94 points James Suckling: "Really racy and bright nose with strawberries, raspberries, crushed pomegranate, flowers, mineral and herbs. Fragrant, with excellent depth. Medium- to full-bodied with a broad structure and a slew of fine-grained tannins. Powerful and broad-shouldered, but silky at the same time. Superb drinkability here! 40% mourvedre, 30% grenache, 21% syrah, 5% counoise, 3% vaccarese and 1% cinsault. Drink or hold. (11/7/22)"

93-94 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Opaque violet. Lush dark berry and floral scents pick up suggestions of candied flowers, allspice and espresso as the wine opens up. Pliant and expansive on the palate, offering appealingly sweet blackberry, blueberry and fruitcake flavors sharpened by a spicy jolt of cracked pepper. Velvety tannins build steadily through the finish, which hangs on with strong, spicy persistence. (Jul 2022)"