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2007 Tablas Creek Vermentino |
| Vintage | 2007 |  | |
| Type | White | ||
| Producer | Tablas Creek (web) | ||
| Variety | Vermentino | ||
| Designation | n/a | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | USA | ||
| Region | California | ||
| SubRegion | Central Coast | ||
| Appellation | Paso Robles | ||
| UPC Code | 089419254051 |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 85.7 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 24 notes) | |
| Tasted by drvet11 on 11/29/2009 & rated 86 points: (114 views) | |
| Tasted by earitt on 11/16/2009: I would drink this again, but not with Asian food (207 views) | |
| Tasted by subir on 9/28/2009 & rated 87 points: (217 views) | |
| Tasted by Three-Star Dave on 9/5/2009 & rated 90 points: (230 views) | |
| Tasted by winekitchen on 8/10/2009 & rated 89 points: My favorite of the current Tablas white releases. Bright acidity, perfect summer wine. (441 views) | |
| Tasted by charliesea on 7/5/2009 & rated 89 points: I enjoyed this wine, especially on the second day when it became slightly richer. The nose resembled pear notes, but without the sweetness that I associate with ripe bartletts. The palate could be characterized by the image of apples on steroids, and again, without the sweetness. The big, tart profile stood up to feta cheese on crispy French bread, with garlic brined olives on the side. While there is something of an oily or petroleum note on the midpalate, the powerful tartness reigned. I did not get the vinyl note others have mentioned. (527 views) | |
| Tasted by vanpe003 on 7/3/2009 & rated 87 points: The "garden hose" descriptor is fair enough, for both the nose and the palate, but I rather like it. However, and this isn't a slam, the strength of this wine is as a cooking wine. The flavors that many reviewers hate turn into a great spice melange when reduced. G's pasta with pork belly fat and bacon had a very attractive spice that I couldn't place. Nope, not the rosemary, not the chives. "Well, maybe it was the wine" she said. Sure enough. An absolutely intoxicating addition to the "recipe". (527 views) | |
| Tasted by RogerO on 6/21/2009 & rated 80 points: I have to agree with the garden hose analogy. (592 views) | |
| Tasted by JWK/ Miami on 6/20/2009 & rated 90 points: Much fuller than previous TC Vermentino, but with all the crisp, acid/citrus you would expect. Spicey--mabye licorice-- and definitely some apple. perfect with oysters and other shell fish of just for cooling off in the summer. (584 views) | |
| Tasted by ozstef on 6/20/2009 & rated 89 points: (444 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 6/19/2009: Garden hose is a correct id of the nose...unpleasant (738 views) | |
| Tasted by dfeiner on 6/16/2009: Couldn't drink it. And we've loved this wine in the past. Here's hoping for 08 (673 views) | |
| Tasted by chiliman96 on 5/26/2009 & rated 87 points: forward floral nose; vanilla honey, citrus, slight medicinal finish; refreshing; light to medium light body; (703 views) | |
| Tasted by MBrown on 3/8/2009 & rated 88 points: Limes and rocks. Nice bottle of wine, especially when drinking at the beach on a sunny day w/ friends. Right bottle for right time. Would buy again. (831 views) | |
| Tasted by BHull on 3/4/2009 & rated 69 points: not quite sure what is wrong with this wine, by far the worst I have had from TC, an off nose that is not readily identifiable but throws even the palate off, agree with many of the previous notes (857 views) | |
| Tasted by Tejano on 2/3/2009: Mmmm...interesting wine. Very light color and a light nose showing some citrus and minerals. The palate was another story. I enjoyed the previous offerings, but this vintage is different, and I am being kind by not elaborating...Tablas does so many things right...and this will not change my fondness for them. (918 views) | |
| Tasted by sweitz on 1/20/2009 & rated 87 points: (657 views) | |
| Tasted by catbar on 1/13/2009: Really did not enjoy this one which was surprising as I love most of what Tablas Creek produces. Found it to be pretty undrinkable and disappointing. (927 views) | |
| Tasted by dubdub on 11/17/2008: Awful (1036 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 11/10/2008 flawed bottle: A number of people have noted that this wine has an odd character -- they were being kind. Reeks of new car vinyl. As I understand it this is a phenolic problem. Apparently some varietals (such as sylvaner -- is vermentino another?) tend to show this character, and some people actually like it. I can't attest to that, but I do know that I find this wine foul and undrinkable -- as far as I'm concerned it's flawed and commercially unacceptable. The palate is somewhat reminiscent of Lillet, but in a horrible sort of way. I can't believe Tablas Creek released this stuff. (1049 views) | |
| Tasted by VegasTony on 10/31/2008 & rated 82 points: In '05 and '06, Tablas Creek's Vermentino was the best of their less expensive range of white wines, but this '07 is quite disappointing. The fruit frankly played second fiddle to the main, odd flavor (as others also noticed.) I found it hard to describe. A papery flavor was quite noticeable, and the alcohol was a little too high as well - though not as ridiculously out of balance as in some of their other white wines. Avoid. (1072 views) | |
| Tasted by monzell on 10/29/2008 & rated 84 points: Pleasant lime peel character occasionally. However, an odd nose and taste predominated. (1163 views) | |
| Tasted by drdebs on 10/27/2008 & rated 87 points: Shy aromas of stone, lemon, and apple. Juicy pear and apple flavors, with kaffir lime and white ginger would be great with shellfish and fish. (898 views) | |
| Tasted by DenisLee on 10/26/2008: This was an odd one for me. I don't know anything about Vermentino. There was a strong flavor that I couldn't identify. I asked my wife to help me, and at first she said, "Garden hose." That wasn't quite it. Then she came back with, "Saffron". That was exactly it. This wine has a strong flavor of saffron. Too much so for me. (1086 views) |
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| 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. WINE LABEL: Vermentino is traditional arond the Mediterranean; in the Rhone Valley, it is typically known as Rolle. The 2007 Vermentino has a clean mineral nose of lime and pear, with no influence of oak. It shows flavors of green apple and ime, with refreshing acidity and a lingering finish. WINEMAKER PRODUCTION NOTES: Vermentino is best known in Corsica, Sardinia, and northern Italy, but also found in the Rhone Valley. cotes de Provence and Languedoc under the name "Rolle." Our 2007 edition shows the noteworthy intensity of this low-yield vintage. The grapes were picked in one day September 12th at 22.4deg Brix and a 3.29 pH. The wine was vinified in stainless steel, and we stopped malolactic fermentation to emphasize the varietal's brightness and freshness. It was bottled in screwcap in April 2008. WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES: An explosive nose of citrus leaf, cantaloupe, crushed rocks and lilies is followed by flavors of underripe pear, lime and mint, refreshing acidity and a classic Vermentino freshness on the finish. It maks a delightful summer wine and is excellent with grilled vegetables, fresh seafood and dishes of fresh basil and tomato. Drink it in the next year or so. Pre-relese press: Robert Parker 90 points (6/08) Definition of "white wine" at Epicurious.com Vermentino varietal WineAmerica (National Association of American Wineries) | Free the Grapes! California Wines (Wine Institute of California) California is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world, with almost 100 grape varieties grown in almost 10 viticultural areas, including dozens of different microclimates and soil types, as well as a very individualistic set of winemakers, many with international experience, which adds to and deepens that diversity. Central Coast Wine Growers Association 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 170 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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