The nose is perfumed and lifted with hints of raspberries, coffee beans and rosemary. The palate is medium-bodied and fruit-driven, with chalky tannins, bright acidity and notes of blood plums, cherries and earth. Generous and bright, with a savory edge. Made from a blend of 45% syrah, 30% grenache, 23% mourvedre and 2% counoise. Drink or hold.
There's a rustic edge to the nose of this 11-vineyard blend of 45% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 23% Mourvèdre and 2% Counoise, starting with aromas of fennel and sage alongside cranberry fruit. The palate settles into a smoother display of wild berry and cherry, as chaparral spice pairs to the leathery texture.
90-92 Tasted before bottling, the 2023 Patelin de Tablas is a blend of 45% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 23% Mourvèdre and 2% Counoise. The nose is driven by mixed dark fruit aromas supported by tobacco, black tea and fresh herbs. The palate is beautifully textured, juicy and straightforward, with subtle tannins and lifted acidity. It's a charming introduction to Tablas Creek.
A delicate blend of wet stones, violets and crushed blackberries introduces the 2023 Patelin de Tablas. Juicy and round, it sweeps across the palate with lavender-laced wild berry fruits and tactile mineral tones. Slightly grippy yet zesty and fresh, the 2023 leaves the palate salivating as nuances of tart cherry fade. This is lovely juice and an incredible value as well.
The Patelin de Tablas red blend spotlights top Rhône sites across four Paso sub-districts. Cherries and plums, fresh floral tones, black pepper, and olive tapenade lead the nose. Bright acidity and gentle tannins shape the palate, which is accented by a black tea note. A terrific introduction to California Rhône-style blends.
A smooth-textured, fruit-driven style, with hibiscus and blood orange accents to the berry-laden core. Subtle herb and mineral notes chime in on the finish around plush tannins. Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Counoise. Drink now. 7,450 cases made.
Winery Notes
A nose of licorice and crushed rock, blackberry, soy, and sweet tobacco. On the palate, black raspberry and mineral flavors with a Syrah-driven pancetta-like meaty note. The finish is deep and long, with bright acids, chalky tannins, and a chaparral-like wild herb note that reverts finally back to the licorice note the wine started with. Complex and lingering.
