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Tablas Creek 2003 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc White (Paso Robles)
- $35
A fabulous white Rhone blend of enormous complexity and charm. Fills the mouth with butterscotch, creme brulee, pineapple, stony mineral, vanilla, impossibly ripe white peach and creamy hazelnut flavors, and as sweet as that sounds, the wine is dry and crisp. The greatest Esprit Blanc ever. Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier.
— S.H.
(2/1/2005)
Tablas Creek 2001 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc White (Paso Robles)
- $35
An enormously complex wine, a real step forward in a California dry white wine. These Rhône grapes blend tropical fruit and peach flavors with tangy minerals and dried herbs. Despite the big flavors, the wine has lively acidity, and is a guaranteed cellar candidate for a decade. A blend of Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache and Marsanne.
— S.H.
(12/1/2003)
Tablas Creek 1997 Tablas Blanc White (Paso Robles)
- $30
Somewhat closed now, but airing reveals complex mineral aromas of shellac, urethane, citrus, anise and mint. Tastes very dry, astringent and austere. An aloof, challenging wine of low hedonistic value and great complexity. Needs age. 50% Marsanne, 30% Viognier, 20% Roussanne.
— S.H.
(10/1/1999)
Tablas Creek 2002 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc White (Paso Robles)
- $35
Interesting, complex and different from the usual fare. This Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier blend has nutty flavors subtly enhanced with white peach and tropical flowers. There’s a hit of smoky oak and vanilla in there, but not too much. Drinks young and fresh, and should improve through 2008.
— S.H.
(5/1/2004)
Tablas Creek 2000 Clos Blanc White (Paso Robles)
- $35
A fascinating wine that weaves tight strands of lemon and mineral flavors. Smooth, silky texture and bright richness offer mounds of pleasure and intrigue on the palate. Long and lush at the end. —J.M.
— J.M.
(9/1/2002)
Tablas Creek 2002 Cotes de Tablas Blanc White (Paso Robles)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
Polished, complex, delicious and compelling, and at the top of the heap of California white Rhônes. The white peach and tropical fruit flavors are joined with slaty minerals and dried herbs, ending with a honeyed flourish. A blend of Viognier, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne.
— S.H.
(2/1/2004)
Tablas Creek 2000 Antithesis Chardonnay (Paso Robles)
- $35
Viscous, yet bright and mineral-like with a pretty core of lemon, apple, pear and melon notes. Really sleek and clean, but lush and seductive at the same time. Long and lovely at the end. —J.M.
— J.M.
(5/1/2002)
Tablas Creek 2003 Cotes de Tablas Blanc White (Paso Robles)
- $22
A little brother of the Esprit Blanc, and while it’s nowhere as rich, it’s a noble wine of considerable nuance. Apricot, peach, fig, vanilla and toast flavors mingle in a creamy texture that finishes long and spicy.
— S.H.
(2/1/2005)
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