Tablas Creek Grenache - 2023
The 2023 Grenache from Tablas Creek Vineyard is a rare, single-varietal expression of Grenache grown in the limestone-rich estate vineyards of the Adelaida District, Paso Robles. This bottling showcases the vitality and vibrancy of Grenache in a cool vintage, offering a transparent, refined expression of this classic Rhône grape. Fresh, balanced, and deeply expressive of its terroir.
From the heart of Paso Robles, Tablas Creek Vineyard brings Rhône-heritage vines to Californian terroir. Estate-grown and farmed under biodynamic/Regenerative Organic standards, these Grenache grapes benefit from limestone-rich soils, coastal-influenced climate and careful vineyard management, resulting in wines with freshness, spice, and a distinct sense of place.
More Information
More Information- Bottle Size: 75cl
- Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
- Units of Alcohol: 1.81 units per 125ml
- Region: Paso Robles, California
- Style: Medium
- Grape Varieties: Grenache
- Closure: Cork
- Allergens: Contains Sulphites
Wine Profile
Wine ProfileAppearance: Bright mid-ruby with youthful clarity, a fresh, inviting colour that hints at the wine’s balance and energy.
Aroma: A lively nose of red licorice, berry compote, fine spice and a subtle meaty depth, offering red fruit, pepper and a touch of smoky earth.
Taste: Fresh yet structured, with flavours of black cherry, plum skin, dark berry compote and gentle spice, framed by chalky tannins and a long, lingering finish.
Pairing: Ideal alongside grilled or roasted meats, rich stews, pasta with meat sauces or spicy sausages. Also versatile enough to enjoy on its own as a refined, food-friendly varietal red.
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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