Tablas Creek Vineyard
Paso Robles Tannat
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2015 pours a deep ruby/purple color with medium+ viscosity and significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing wjth notes of cassis, plum, animale, some anise and other warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. A lovely Tannat that had me craving cassoulet. Drink now through 2035.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2015 pours a deep ruby/purple color with medium+ viscosity and significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing wjth notes of cassis, plum, animale, some anise and other warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. A lovely Tannat that had me craving cassoulet. Drink now through 2035.
Apr 26th, 2026
Ripe mature tannins give this wine full body and emphasize the soft black fruit - mulberry, blackberry, and black cherry with lively tertiary notes of mocha, forest floor, leather and tar. Wonderful balance of acidity and fruit density. Long finish.
Ripe mature tannins give this wine full body and emphasize the soft black fruit - mulberry, blackberry, and black cherry with lively tertiary notes of mocha, forest floor, leather and tar. Wonderful balance of acidity and fruit density. Long finish.
Dec 23rd, 2025
Patience is rewarded. This beast has mellowed into a dark fruit, espresso and earthy juice that’s a pleasure to drink. Just enough acidity. Tannins have grip and elevate this baby into something big and worth drinking. Those Beaucastel descendants know what they’re doing!
Patience is rewarded. This beast has mellowed into a dark fruit, espresso and earthy juice that’s a pleasure to drink. Just enough acidity. Tannins have grip and elevate this baby into something big and worth drinking. Those Beaucastel descendants know what they’re doing!
2 people found it helpfulMay 8th, 2018
Big black raspberry, spice, violets and dark earth on the nose. The tannin structure is of course big. This wine needs another 8+ years. Black plum, black raspberries, blackberries, dark cherries, expresso roast, black tea, grilled meats, tough leather, tobacco, herbs, spice, dark dry earth, dark florals, nice acidity with a dry dark fruit and crushed mineral finish. Should improve nicely in time.
Big black raspberry, spice, violets and dark earth on the nose. The tannin structure is of course big. This wine needs another 8+ years. Black plum, black raspberries, blackberries, dark cherries, expresso roast, black tea, grilled meats, tough leather, tobacco, herbs, spice, dark dry earth, dark florals, nice acidity with a dry dark fruit and crushed mineral finish. Should improve nicely in time.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2017
Rebecca had this 11 years ago
Rebecca had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2015
One dimensional with not much depth.
One dimensional with not much depth.
Mar 14th, 2017
Was expecting this to be more robustly tannic, but there's an extremely attractive ripe fruitiness that makes the wine inviting even at this young age. Drunk with a burger and a $1 corkage fee.
Was expecting this to be more robustly tannic, but there's an extremely attractive ripe fruitiness that makes the wine inviting even at this young age. Drunk with a burger and a $1 corkage fee.
Apr 18th, 2016Blackberry, black currant jam aromatically. If you stuck a big piece of blackberry pie in your mouth, that would describe the jammy ness in the mid palate. Very yummy & a very nice experience.
Blackberry, black currant jam aromatically. If you stuck a big piece of blackberry pie in your mouth, that would describe the jammy ness in the mid palate. Very yummy & a very nice experience.
Oct 25th, 2015
Decant. Repeat. Wait till morning. Enjoy!
Decant. Repeat. Wait till morning. Enjoy!
Aug 10th, 2015