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. (Aug 2024)"
95 points Matthew Luczy (Wine Advocate): "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. Drink 2025-2037 (Sep 2024)"
95 points Wine Enthusiast: "There's a wide, appealing array of aromas on the nose of this blend of 40% Mourvèdre, 28% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 4% Vaccarese, 3% Cinsaut and 3% Counoise, from dark strawberry and boysenberry to earthy, minty sagebrush to more candied cherry tones. Lavish strawberry, rose petal and violet flavors are rich on the palate, with hints of fennel pollen and toasted chaparral adding depth. (Apr 2025)"
94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2022 Esprit de Tablas has mellowed in an enticing way, delivering a perfumed bouquet of roses, geraniums, wet slate and dried black cherries. Cooling acidity and inner violet florals impart a graceful character as a wave of tart wild berry and blackberry fruits slowly saturates. This enshrouds the palate in fine-grained tannins and wild blueberries as it finishes with excellent length and a gentle inner sweetness. The 2022 is a darling with both upfront appeal and cellar potential. Drink 2025-2034 (Jul 2025)"
94 points Clive Pursehouse (Decanter): "An unbelievably savoury Rhône blend that leads with Mourvèdre—aromas of gravel dust, smoky violets and a savoury, chicory root spice alongside wild green strawberries. The palate is elegant, with plenty of finesse and freshness. Salty tones of blood orange and brine mixed with a mouthful of dried, wild herbs, dried lavender and a mix of green and red peppercorns. The finish is lasting and upright; this is a delicious wine with brilliance and undeniable ageability. Drinking window 2024-2034 (Oct 2024)"
95 points Matthew Luczy (Wine Advocate): "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. Drink 2025-2037 (Sep 2024)"
95 points Wine Enthusiast: "There's a wide, appealing array of aromas on the nose of this blend of 40% Mourvèdre, 28% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 4% Vaccarese, 3% Cinsaut and 3% Counoise, from dark strawberry and boysenberry to earthy, minty sagebrush to more candied cherry tones. Lavish strawberry, rose petal and violet flavors are rich on the palate, with hints of fennel pollen and toasted chaparral adding depth. (Apr 2025)"
94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2022 Esprit de Tablas has mellowed in an enticing way, delivering a perfumed bouquet of roses, geraniums, wet slate and dried black cherries. Cooling acidity and inner violet florals impart a graceful character as a wave of tart wild berry and blackberry fruits slowly saturates. This enshrouds the palate in fine-grained tannins and wild blueberries as it finishes with excellent length and a gentle inner sweetness. The 2022 is a darling with both upfront appeal and cellar potential. Drink 2025-2034 (Jul 2025)"
94 points Clive Pursehouse (Decanter): "An unbelievably savoury Rhône blend that leads with Mourvèdre—aromas of gravel dust, smoky violets and a savoury, chicory root spice alongside wild green strawberries. The palate is elegant, with plenty of finesse and freshness. Salty tones of blood orange and brine mixed with a mouthful of dried, wild herbs, dried lavender and a mix of green and red peppercorns. The finish is lasting and upright; this is a delicious wine with brilliance and undeniable ageability. Drinking window 2024-2034 (Oct 2024)"
| Product SKU | 355025 |
| Producer | Tablas Creek |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Central Coast |
| Appellation | Paso Robles |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 40% Mourvèdre, 28% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 4% Vaccarese, 3% Cinsaut, 3% Counoise |
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