Community Tasting Notes 89

• Bob in NC Likes this wine: 92 points

  April 18, 2024 - Delicious. Drinking great right now. Give it an hour plus to begin to open.

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• yatchisin Likes this wine: 93 points

  March 19, 2024 - Same note as previous: So much going on, as you might expect with a 40% Mourvèdre, 28% Syrah, 22% Grenache, 10% Counoise blend. Tantalizing dark fruit and so much more--baking spice, pepper, leather, a hint of tar. Long finish. Truly complex and sophisticated.

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• dino_mike Likes this wine: 88 points

  February 22, 2024 - I wanted so much to believe this wine is fine, that was not past its prime but ultimately, yes, it is.
  Nose had black berry, almost licorice notes with a bit of leesy-sour cheese notes.
  Big, black berry and spicy fruit in the mid-pallet that is tasty but then the finish is only medium in length and has light dark berry fruit but a dry texture and a slight minty flavor in the alcoholic and dry finish.
  
  After 3 hours, the dark mourvèdre berry fruit turned to kirsch.
  
  So it seems disjointed in a way that will not ultimately come together with age, in my opinion. The dry finish and relatively short fruit in the mid pallet will not improve. But still, a good drink with hearty food and some aeration will get you the most from this.

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• kimobo Does not like this wine: 86 points

  February 20, 2024 - Not nearly as good as expected. Perhaps its been in the cellar too long, but quite a disappointment. I would equate this wine with something that cost $15 to $20.

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• MichielV wrote: 89 points

  February 17, 2024 - Tamarack dinner with Jamie/Greg/Mila/Chris. After the 2004 Ridge Lytton Springs. Tough act to follow. I think this is over the hill. Started out well but got dull. Not bad but drink up.

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Pro Reviews 5

Wine Definition

• Vintage 2013
• Type Red
• Producer Tablas Creek
• Varietal Red Rhone Blend
• Designation Esprit de Tablas
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Paso Robles
• UPC Code 089419245974

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• Pending Delivery 2 (0%)
• In Cellars 1,515 (51%)
• Consumed 1,448 (49%)

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