Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rouge, Paso Robles 2021
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This easy-to-enjoy yet complex blend of 43% Syrah, 28% Grenache, 23% Mourvèdre and 6% Counoise only gets more delicious and thought-provoking each vintage. Aromas of lavender, violet and purple fruit on the nose lead into a floral show on the palate as well, where crisp plum-fruit flavors are wrapped in light tannins.
A wildly perfumed bouquet of earthy rose, white pepper, and dried strawberries makes the 2021 Patelin de Tablas a total pleasure on the nose. Silky-smooth yet full of energy, this engulfs the palate in a pure blend of red fruits and spices, as sour citrus hints add contrast. It finishes pleasantly chewy, long, and full of zesty tension. Residual acids keep the mouth watering for more. In 2021, the Patelin de Tablas had an elevated amount of Mourvèdre, at 33%, and a bit less Grenache, giving this a wonderfully spicy character.
Slang in French for ‘neighbourhood’, the Patelin wines are and value-driven. This SGM-based blend has a dash of Counoise ‘for complexity’. Charming red fruit nose of cherries and plums, black pepper, and a hint of spice, then a cleansing and refreshing palate that’s acid-driven, with blue fruit notes and delicate spice. What a light-handed Paso red can do.
Medium ruby in color, the 2021 Patelin de Tablas is a blend of 43% Syrah, 28% Grenache, 23% Mourvèdre and 6% Counoise. It has inviting aromas of blood orange, raspberry and pomegranate with touches of tar and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and fresh with a concentrated core of crunchy fruit and a long, floral finish.
Sinewy and precise, with tart raspberry and cranberry flavors that take on smoky meat, grilled anise and red pepper accents. Finishes with medium-grained tannins. Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Counoise. Drink now through 2031. 3,570 cases made.
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Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rouge, Paso Robles 2022
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Wine Spectator
Elegant structure meets a satiny texture in this red, which offers fresh cherry and raspberry flavors laced with cinnamon and red licorice notes before finishing with polished tannins. Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Terret. Drink now through 2031. 3,875 cases made.
Raspberries, fresh cherries, redcurrants, and bay leaves on the nose follow through to a medium body with finely grained tannins. Suave and playful with bright acidity, crunchy fruit, and a fresh, fruity finish. 54% syrah, 29% grenache, 13% mourvedre, 3% counoise and 1% terret noir. Drink or hold.
Raspberries, fresh cherries, redcurrants, and bay leaves on the nose follow through to a medium body with finely grained tannins. Suave and playful with bright acidity, crunchy fruit, and a fresh, fruity finish. 54% syrah, 29% grenache, 13% mourvedre, 3% counoise and 1% terret noir. Drink or hold.
Longtime winemaker Neil Collins continues to master the tapestry of Rhône varieties that this winery imported and nurtured, including new counterparts like Terret Noir. This nine-vineyard blend, which includes 1% of that grape as well as 54% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 13% Mourvèdre and 3% Counoise, offers aromas of cherry, red flower and light earth on the seamless nose. The palate is chalky in grip and layered in cherry, plum and spicy pepper flavors.
The 2022 Patelin de Tablas is a blend of 54% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 13% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise and 1% Terret Noir. It begins with broody scents of tar and underbrush before unfolding to dark berries, dried lavender, tea leaves and spicy tones. The medium-bodied palate is soft and juicy with a long, earthy finish. It’s easy to drink and approachable straight from the bottle. 4,500 cases produced.
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Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rouge, Paso Robles 2023
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Decanter
The Patelin de Tablas serves as a portrait of the greater Paso Robles AVA year after year. It shows the region’s ability, even if other producers may not follow suit, to produce a ripe, redolent wine at under 14% abv—aromatics of smoky rose petals, spicy chicory root and a blend of peppercorns. The palate is densely fruited while remaining light on its feet. Dark blackberries, fig and plum fruits are lifted by savoury dry herbs, crushed stone minerality and a lift of five spices.
A really good wine at the entry level, the 2023 ‘Patelin de Tablas’ combines 45% Syrah with 30% Grenache and the remainder Mourvèdre and Counoise.Delicate to medium bodied red fruits parade with citrus rind, stony minerals and shades of garrigue on the palate. A wine to buy by the case, enjoy in the short-term. Drink 2024-2030.
The nose is perfumed and lifted with hints of raspberries, coffee beans and rosemary. The palate is medium-bodied and fruit-driven, with chalky tannins, bright acidity and notes of blood plums, cherries and earth. Generous and bright, with a savory edge. Made from a blend of 45% syrah, 30% grenache, 23% mourvedre and 2% counoise. Drink or hold.
The 2023 Patelin de Tablas Blanc is a blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 23% Viognier, 10% Roussanne, 8% Marsanne, 8% Vermentino and 1% Bourboulenc. The nose is straightforward with aromas of yellow orchard fruits, white flowers and accents of struck flint wafting from the glass. The texture is direct and medium-bodied, with a clean, saline, crisp finish.
The 2023 Patelin de Tablas is incredibly fresh. From the glass, the 2023 cascades with a zesty blend of savory herbs, olives, earth tones and crushed stones. This is silky smooth with a burst of brisk acidity complementing sour cherry-berry fruits and hints of tart citrus. The finish is long-lasting, with gentle tannins that gradually fade, leaving behind lingering hints of violet pastilles and lavender. This balances ripe fruit with structure and an energetic persona to give a truly spellbinding impression.
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