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Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles Syrah Blend 2014
95 Points - new release New release of Tablas Creek's highest-scoring red rhone from Paso Robles. Limited. 94 Points Antonio Galloni: "Saturated ruby. Powerful cherry and blackberry scents are complemented by notes of licorice pastille and potpourri. Broad and fleshy on the palate, offering alluringly sweet dark berry and spicecake flavors and a repeating floral note. Tightens up and becomes spicier on the finish, which clings with excellent tenacity and smooth, harmonious tannins..." 93 Points Robert Parker: "One of the few times where there's almost as much Grenache in the blend as Mourvedre (Jason commented that the Grenache was just that good), the ruby colored 2014 Esprit de Tablas is made from 40% Mourvedre, 35% Grenache, 20% Syrah and the rest Counoise, and was aged mostly in foudre. It reveals solid aromatics of garrigue, black raspberries, pepper and violets to go with a medium to full-bodied, bright, fresh style on the palate. Again, there's some chewy tannin present, yet I suspect they'll round into form once in bottle... ...This Paso Robles outpost is owned by two Francophiles, Frenchman Francois Perrin (owners of the Rhone Valley's Chateau Beaucastel) and Robert Haas. Seeking out steep limestone ridges near the Pacific Ocean, Tablas Creek was a work in progress for its first four to five years, but it has come on like gang-busters in the 21st century. The wines are striking."
Ratings on Delectable
Joyce Lin 
Savory with spice note on the nose just popped open the bottle. Cooked onion/ mushrooms with dark berries, dark cherry, fig and prune. On the palate: dried dark fruits, black cherry, raisin, dried fig and left licorice. Cinnamon, clove. Med to med plus tannin, med plus acidity, med finish, med body with noticeable alcohol. Had spicy soy cause ground pork with noodles with the wine. Beautiful pairing.
Savory with spice note on the nose just popped open the bottle. Cooked onion/ mushrooms with dark berries, dark cherry, fig and prune. On the palate: dried dark fruits, black cherry, raisin, dried fig and left licorice. Cinnamon, clove. Med to med plus tannin, med plus acidity, med finish, med body with noticeable alcohol. Had spicy soy cause ground pork with noodles with the wine. Beautiful pairing.
8.8
Boris Mathiszik
At Family Winemakers of California Tasting in Del Mar. 3/5/2017.
At Family Winemakers of California Tasting in Del Mar. 3/5/2017.
9.0
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Black plums and perfumed florals on the nose. Blue fruits, black plums, dark cherries, boysenberries, savory meats, edgy minerals, wild purple florals, sticky medium tannins, good acidity but the finish falls a little short.
Black plums and perfumed florals on the nose. Blue fruits, black plums, dark cherries, boysenberries, savory meats, edgy minerals, wild purple florals, sticky medium tannins, good acidity but the finish falls a little short.
8.7Debra ELLEN Hartman
Yum...
Yum...
8.9
Perry Riddle
The most amazing arc of purple to red to blue fruit over the course of an hour in decanter that I've ever seen. This could easily be laid down for 8-10 years.
The most amazing arc of purple to red to blue fruit over the course of an hour in decanter that I've ever seen. This could easily be laid down for 8-10 years.
9.0Greg Hirson
Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA
Fruity and savory at the same time
Fruity and savory at the same time
8.8Eric Mollo
I was disappointed when I had this vintage about 2 years ago, flavors were sharp and conflicted. A few extra years in the bottle really served this blend well. Be patient.
I was disappointed when I had this vintage about 2 years ago, flavors were sharp and conflicted. A few extra years in the bottle really served this blend well. Be patient.
9.0
Maxwell Riesberg
Beautiful blend, leans tannic
Beautiful blend, leans tannic
8.9Alis Crawford
Fruit forward, fairly concentrated, juicy, berries and dark fruit. fairly bright. HD with dad & david with squash risotto.
Fruit forward, fairly concentrated, juicy, berries and dark fruit. fairly bright. HD with dad & david with squash risotto.
9.5
Bronx
Jammy...Big red fruit, with some floral and meaty notes.
Jammy...Big red fruit, with some floral and meaty notes.
9.0
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