Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rouge Paso Robles 2019

Producer notes: "[$25 list] The Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin de Tablas is a blend of four red Rhône varietals: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Counoise. A vibrant nose of blackberry and bramble, teriyaki and black pepper. On the palate, brilliantly juicy, with flavors of elderberry, graphite, tangy plum skin and loamy earth. The long, gently tannic finish lingers with crunchy black fruit and foresty spice. Delicious now, but with the substance and balance to age for up to a decade."

Not yet reviewed; 2018 vintage rated 92 points by Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Dark ruby-red. Expansive red and dark berry aromas are complemented by building spice and floral notes. Sappy and seamless in texture, offering juicy raspberry, cherry preserve and spice-cake flavors braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Supple, well-knit tannins build steadily on the long, lively finish, which leaves behind lavender pastille and juicy cherry notes. Drink: 2021-2027."