Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Tablas, Red 2017 Normandy their lower-extraction SO2-free expressions of

their lower-extraction SO2-free expressions of Syrah bedazzle(d) and belie(d) the general reputation of their labels’ AOCs

a wonderful Pomerol from one of my favorite Bordeaux vintages

indicating "a place touched by sun”

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is dense

Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Tablas, Red 2017 Normandy their lower-extraction SO2-free expressions ofThe Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas is a blend of four estate grown varietals, propagated from budwood cuttings from the Chteau de Beaucastel estate. The wine is based on the dark red fruit, earth, spice and mid palate richness of Mourvdre, with additions of Grenache for forward fruit, approachability and lushness, Syrah for mineral, aromatics, and back palate tannins, and Counoise for brambly spice and acidity. 2017 Esprit de Tablas (40%