By Richard Jennings
(Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel) Dark red violet color; grapey, tart plum, black fruit, light pepper nose; tight, tart berry, mineral, light garrigue, licorice palate; needs 3 years; medium-plus finish 92+ points (14.6% alcohol; 40% Mourvèdre, 28% Syrah, 27% Grenache, 5% Counoise)9/18/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points