Tablas Creek Syrah - 2022
The 2022 Syrah from Tablas Creek Vineyard is a rare varietal bottling, drawn from carefully selected estate lots in a year when the Syrah’s personality was especially expressive. Grown on the estate’s biodynamic, regenerative-organic vineyards in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, this wine showcases the depth, mineral energy, and Rhône-heritage character that make Tablas Creek wines distinctive.
From the limestone-rich soils, under a climate of warm sunshine and coastal-cooled evenings, this Syrah expresses the unique blend of Californian terroir and old-world Rhône lineage that defines Tablas Creek Vineyard.
More Information
More Information- Bottle Size: 75cl
- Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
- Units of Alcohol: 1.69 units per 125ml
- Region: Paso Robles, California
- Style: Medium
- Grape Varieties: Syrah
- Closure: Cork
- Allergens: Contains Sulphites
Wine Profile
Wine ProfileAppearance: Deep, brooding ruby-black in the glass, rich and concentrated, promising intensity and structure.
Aroma: Savory and complex, with notes of iron, soy, blackberry, and pepper-steak smoke, a dark, meaty bouquet that hints at mineral depth.
Taste: Juicy yet powerful, blackberry fruit meets minty spice and mineral undertones, finishing with serious tannins and a strong, lingering presence.
Pairing: A perfect companion for grilled steaks, lamb, hearty stews or spicy sausages, dishes with depth that complement this wine’s structure and savory profile.
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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