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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 59 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by bmigneron on 5/14/2021 & rated 91 points: Very nice red - perfect for family dinner.
The wine looks crimson colored. The legs are medium. There is light sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry and nutmeg. It tastes like blackberry. The body is medium. The wine has silky texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity. (1236 views) | | | Tasted by barrytaylor on 9/30/2019 & rated 90 points: deep color ready (1527 views) | | | Tasted by jonahfactor on 3/23/2019: Cellared since release. Leathery and tannic out of the bottle. But unwinds in the glass to reveal considerable charm. Black plums, raspberries, ripe cherries with a lovely mineral backbone. Long, satisfying finish. The CT scores don’t do this justice. I’d put this in the mid-90s. But decant generously first. Worth Seeking Out. (1599 views) | | | Tasted by mtaczak on 11/10/2018: Drank alongside the 2010. 2010 holding up much better. 09 tastes much more advanced and not in a good way. Some of the funk blew off but it stayed kind of off-putting, compared to the 10 that was silky smooth and ready to go. (1642 views) | | | Tasted by mclanew on 12/27/2017 & rated 91 points: At first somewhat impenetrable with black fruit, leather, forest floor flavors enveloped with mouth coating tannins. Over a couple hours of air it evolved, fleshing out a bit and becoming a bit more accessible and enjoyable. I think this is a well made wine that could use a few more years and or a decent decant. (1946 views) | | | Tasted by tward on 9/16/2017 & rated 91 points: This compared very favorably against a bottle consumed three years ago (Sept. 2014). My private note then was "Had over two nights. Decanted, kept half overnight in decanter with plastic wrap on top in wine closet. A bit dissapointing and the depth grew on the 2nd night but became a bit raisiny and almost cooked. It's good, but I'm not sure about it right now."
This time it really showed well. Note that it has been kept in good, but imperfect conditions, dark, but with seasonal temperature fluctuating from upper 50's to mid-upper 60's. So it's effective age is probably about 2021 vs. ideal conditions.
It gets right up to the edge of that southern Rhone / CdP too-ripe fruit, but doesn't cross the line. Big and burly, with a combination of dark, very ripe fruit and fresher red fruits. I got mint, dark chocolate, eucalyptus, black tea, garrigue. Really liked it on PnP and it opened a bit over a couple of hours. (1781 views) | | | Tasted by MichielV on 5/12/2017 & rated 89 points: W cheese souffle. Good color but no nose and on palate this did not come together. Admittedly a short decant and we drank ove rtwo hours so didnt really give it good time. Maybe that the mouvedre made this way to tight and needs a few years but i am not sure. Nothing bad, well made but it didnt speak to us. (1731 views) | | | Tasted by dlduchon on 4/11/2017 & rated 91 points: Intriguing perfumed nose, dark fruits, maybe a whiff of alcohol. Fiercely tannic, and I enjoy cleansing tannins, but without the astringency you would get in a Cab. I would suggest a long decant or wait 4 or 5 more years. I love the idea of a MTG blend. (1756 views) | | | Tasted by Neras on 6/3/2016 & rated 93 points: Drinking beautifully today. Has really come together very well! (2315 views) | | | Tasted by SLOFred on 4/25/2016 & rated 90 points: Beautiful wine, but not as good as some of the more recent vintages. If you have some, I say drink now. Not sure how much better it will get, but it was a very nice wine. (1984 views) | | | Tasted by Drankthewholebottle on 4/18/2016 & rated 89 points: On day 1 it was somewhat challenging to drink after a nice Turley. I reserved 1/2 bottle in a 1/2 bottle and it was still interesting with smoky mission figs and dark chocolate on day 3. There's wet carob in the nose. Probably past prime but more drinkable than dump-able. (1818 views) | | | Tasted by ntruder on 1/24/2016 & rated 89 points: Meh. Continuing my fading affection for TCR wines. This was drinkable but just lacked anything significant to get excited about. (1823 views) | | | Tasted by EducatedDrunk on 12/27/2015 & rated 88 points: It's OK, not terribly sophisticated, a little hot on the finish. Decanted for an hour. (1917 views) | | | Tasted by Neras on 8/9/2015 & rated 89 points: Again, drinking nicely, but nothing spectacular about it. Not sure it is worth waiting for more. (1630 views) | | | Tasted by VinoPKM on 8/9/2015 & rated 90 points: Drinking very nice- I let it breathe for 60 mins and drank over another 60 mins. I like this wine a lot- I would agree nothing special... but also nothing wrong just a very tasty Rhone blend from Tablas. (2250 views) | | | Tasted by Redguy on 3/2/2015 flawed bottle: Roasted fruit in a VA bath. Not pleasant.
Stored in Eurocave since release. (1951 views) | | | Tasted by Tom Warden on 2/28/2015 & rated 91 points: Drinking quite well now....very harmonious. This may get better with time, but I can't imagine it getting much better than it is today. (1727 views) | | | Tasted by BobMilton on 2/5/2015 & rated 92 points: Dark fruit with underlying earthiness and spice. Drinking very well right now. (1677 views) | | | Tasted by Neras on 1/3/2015 & rated 89 points: Great nose. Drinking nicely, although quite simple and short. (1630 views) | | | Tasted by dgriffin3480 on 10/24/2014 & rated 90 points: Enjoyable and pleasant Rhone blend that combined red and darker fruits and light spice with a medium body. Some initial heat, but good match with Korean food. Aerated 9 hours prior to dinner. (1946 views) | | | Tasted by dino_mike on 9/24/2014 & rated 90 points: Ready to drink now. Deep and rich earthy flavors and very nice balance. (1783 views) | | | Tasted by tb_baltimore on 9/18/2014 & rated 91 points: Drinking quite well. Another excellent one from Tablas Creek. Maybe not quite as over the top excellent as some others in their line, but we fully enjoyed it. I was especially intrigued by the Tannat with Mourvedre and Grenache. In some ways, to my taste, the Mourvedre was more dominant than I would have first expected (thought it's 56%, I expected to taste more of the 23% Tannat). Improved with time out of the bottle, so while drinking well, it would suggest holding off for another year or two on any other bottles. (1691 views) | | | Tasted by bbcc66 on 4/13/2014 & rated 89 points: Initial strong tastes of dark chocolate & dark fruits. Taste changed & softened in last 1/3 of the bottle to more fruits & less tannins. Quite drinkable. (2115 views) | | | Tasted by JDRFoster on 2/19/2014 & rated 86 points: Interesting blend, with dark, smoky characteristics presumably from the Tannat, giving it a very distinctive flavor profile compared to the more common GSM blend. (2268 views) | | | Tasted by Redguy on 7/20/2013 & rated 91 points: Med bodied but quite concentrated. Still shows fine structure. Dark fruits and earthiness comes across a bit exuberant. Very primary...In need of some age related depth and complexity. Patience. (2570 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Jeb Dunnuck
JebDunnuck.com, Issue #10 (12/4/2011)
(Tablas Creek En Gobelet) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159
(Tablas Creek Vineyard En Gobelet Paso Robles) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Exploring California's Central Coast (Aug 2011)
(Tablas Creek En Gobelet Paso Robles) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (3/27/2011)
(Tablas Creek En Gobelet) Reduction, tart berry nose; tart berry, spice, light black fruit palate; medium-plus finish 88 points |
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| Tablas Creek Producer website
Tablas Creek Vineyard, founded by the Perrin family of Chateau de Beaucastel and Robert Haas of Vineyard Brands, is dedicated to growing grape varieties traditional to France's Rhone Valley. The partners chose hilly western Paso Robles for its limestone soils, rugged terrain, and ocean influence. All Tablas Creek wines are estate grown using environmentally sustainable practices.2009 Tablas Creek En GobeletWine Club Notes
Mourvedre (56%) provides dark red fruit, earth, spice, and mid-palate richness while Tannat (23%) adds dark color, smoky, spicy flavors and firm tannins and Grenache (21%) brightens everything with forward fruit, approachability and lushnes.600 cases produced.
A spicy nose of black olive, dark chocolate, menthol, and blue fruits. The mouth is powerfully structured showing flavors of fig, briary fruit, pepper spice and a spurprisingly creamy texture with fine, chalky tannins. The finish shows Tannat's characteristic firmness leavened by bright acids and a a pretty floral note from Granache. For now, pair with substantial food like wild boar ragout or pasta putanesca, or lay it down for a decade or more. (8/11)Red Rhone Blend Read about the different grapes used to produce red and white Rhone wines
On CellarTracker, Red Rhone Blend is the term for a wine consisting of two or more of the traditional 13 Southern Rhone grape varieties. Typically it's the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cinsault grapes, but can also contain the Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Picardan or Vaccarese grapes.
A 'food' wine. Lacking pretension and intended for local consumption with local cuisine. Lacks the 'high' notes on a Bordeaux, more earthy and sharper so often a better partner to meat dishes with a sauce. USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
Central Coast AVA WikipediaPaso Robles Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
Set apart by unique climate and geography, Paso Robles Wine Country provides prime growing conditions for more than 40 varietals planted over 26,000 acres of vineyards. More than 300 wineries craft this fruit into premium wines, gaining recognition around the world. The fruit, the wines and the distinct environment have quickly made Paso Robles California's third largest and fastest growing wine region. |
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