Randy Fuller
The 2019 Côtes de Tablas is medium dark in the glass, ruby red with a nice violet tinge. The nose delivers lots of fruit - strawberry, cherry, red currant - and delivers it in such a fresh manner. The fruit of Grenache, the power of Syrah, the structure of Mourvèdre and the wildness of Counoise work together splendidly. The flavors are fresh and bright, almost as if there had been no oak involved. It is almost surprising, considering the muscular grapes in the blend, that the wine has a light and elegant feel. The tannins are firm but not a bother, so pairing is easy without losing the sipping factor.
The 2019 Côtes de Tablas is medium dark in the glass, ruby red with a nice violet tinge. The nose delivers lots of fruit - strawberry, cherry, red currant - and delivers it in such a fresh manner. The fruit of Grenache, the power of Syrah, the structure of Mourvèdre and the wildness of Counoise work together splendidly. The flavors are fresh and bright, almost as if there had been no oak involved. It is almost surprising, considering the muscular grapes in the blend, that the wine has a light and elegant feel. The tannins are firm but not a bother, so pairing is easy without losing the sipping factor.
9.5Jess
Much lighter than a red from southern Rhone. Fruity and enjoyable.
Much lighter than a red from southern Rhone. Fruity and enjoyable.
9.1Laura K
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9.2Angelo Casagrande
Haven’t had this in years. Delicious. Blackberries, silky, w smooth tannins and good acidity. Stood up to the grilled rib -eyes and garden mashed potatoes with Irish butter. Yes, still@counting calories - with a calculator
Haven’t had this in years. Delicious. Blackberries, silky, w smooth tannins and good acidity. Stood up to the grilled rib -eyes and garden mashed potatoes with Irish butter. Yes, still@counting calories - with a calculator
9.2Wulf Losee
2019 opened November 20121. Pretty crappy. Mint and leather on the nose. Unripe red fruit on the front. Tannins are an angry balled up fist. Lots of sour high notes that remind me of unripe green apples. Thankfully the finish isn’t long. Because it peaks on a very sour note. Watery body. Once it opens up it loses whatever fruit it had and becomes a watery sour ball. Overall a very disappointing wine.
2019 opened November 20121. Pretty crappy. Mint and leather on the nose. Unripe red fruit on the front. Tannins are an angry balled up fist. Lots of sour high notes that remind me of unripe green apples. Thankfully the finish isn’t long. Because it peaks on a very sour note. Watery body. Once it opens up it loses whatever fruit it had and becomes a watery sour ball. Overall a very disappointing wine.
7.9Neil Blaze
Fantastic Rhône-style blend from Tablas Creek. Bright, candied fruit on the nose with some cinnamon. On the palate, flavors of cherry licorice, spice, and a hint of watermelon Jolly Rancher. Nice structure and good balance. 44% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 17% Mourvèdre, 9% Counoise. 5/29/23.
Fantastic Rhône-style blend from Tablas Creek. Bright, candied fruit on the nose with some cinnamon. On the palate, flavors of cherry licorice, spice, and a hint of watermelon Jolly Rancher. Nice structure and good balance. 44% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 17% Mourvèdre, 9% Counoise. 5/29/23.
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