Tablas Creek Esprit Blanc de Tablas - 2022
Esprit Blanc de Tablas is the signature white blend from Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles, crafted from the estate’s top lots and rooted in the traditions of Château de Beaucastel. Made from vines propagated from original Beaucastel cuttings, this wine reflects both its Rhône heritage and the unique character of the Tablas Creek estate.
Beautifully layered and effortlessly balanced, Esprit Blanc de Tablas offers a refined expression of the classic Rhône style with a distinctive Paso Robles freshness. Expect an elegant interplay of richness, lifted citrus, mineral tension, and a long, graceful finish. A wine built for both immediate enjoyment and rewarding ageing.
Perfect for those seeking a premium, terroir-driven white wine that pairs seamlessly with seafood, poultry, or refined seasonal dishes.
More Information
More Information- Bottle Size: 75cl
- Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
- Units of Alcohol: 1.57 units per 125ml
- Region: Paso Robles, California
- Style: Dry
- Grape Varieties: Roussanne, Grenache blanc, Picpoul Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette Blanche, Picardan.
- Closure: Cork
- Allergens: Contains Sulphites
Wine Profile
Wine ProfileAppearance: Bright and golden in the glass, with a luminous richness that hints at its depth and complexity.
Aroma: Opulent aromas of lanolin, honeycomb, lemongrass and orange blossom create a beautifully luxurious and inviting nose.
Taste: Lively yet wonderfully layered, showing notes of vanilla custard, apricot, citrus pith, marmalade and green herbs, finishing with lingering grilled pineapple.
Pairing: A perfect match for dishes like roast chicken, creamy seafood, grilled lobster or herb-led Mediterranean cuisine.
Regional Information
Regional InformationTablas Creek Vineyard
Founded in 1989 as a partnership between the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands, Tablas Creek represents a unique transplant: Rhône heritage, planted on Californian soil.
Recognising the exceptional limestone-rich soils and Mediterranean‑influenced climate of Paso Robles, the partners selected a 120‑acre parcel in the Adelaida District, about 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The estate sits at roughly 1,500 feet elevation on shallow, rocky soils of the same geologic origin as those at Beaucastel, a terroir remarkably similar to the southern Rhône.
To preserve the authenticity and genetic integrity of their Rhône varieties, Tablas Creek imported vine cuttings directly from Château de Beaucastel. These cuttings were quarantined under a USDA‑mandated program (beginning January 1990) to ensure they were virus‑free, then propagated in an on‑site nursery. The first grafted vines became available in 1993 and planting across the estate began in 1994.
That careful origin means every vine at Tablas Creek today carries the same heritage as those in the historic vines of Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape, allowing the winery, and by extension wines such as Esprit de Tablas Blanc, to reflect both Rhône tradition and Californian terroir in harmony.
Paso Robles
The Paso Robles wine region, particularly the Adelaida District, offers a climate and soil profile that make it an ideal New World counterpart to the old Rhône Valley: hot, sunny days moderated by cool coastal breezes at night, enabling grapes to ripen fully while retaining freshness and acidity.
Its limestone‑rich, rocky soils, deeply similar to those at Château de Beaucastel, give wines from Paso Robles a distinctive mineral backbone and terroir-driven character, helping to produce wines of elegance, depth, and balance.
The result is a region well suited to traditional Rhône varieties, now flourishing thanks to the pioneering work of Tablas Creek, a bridge between Old World heritage and New World expression.
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