Wine of the Week; 2023 Tablas Creek Dianthus

Each week, I spotlight a wine that leaves a lasting impression—whether for its unique personality, compelling story, or the pure pleasure it brings to the glass. This week, that honor goes to the 2023 Tablas Creek Dianthus, a serious and gastronomic rosé that effortlessly commands attention and leaves a lasting impression. Tablas Creek Vineyards Tablas Creek Vineyard…

Wine of the Week: 2009 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Panoplie

Each week, I spotlight a wine that leaves a lasting impression—whether for its unique personality, compelling story, or the pure pleasure it brings to the glass. This week, that honor goes to the 2009 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Panoplie, a wine that truly stands out. Drinking this 15-year-old Rhône blend from Tablas Creek was…

#DrinkPink; 2013 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé

Rosé season is in full bloom, although truth be told, it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round for me!  With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings.  It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders for $20 or less!  This week’s Rosé is the 2013 Tablas Creek Patelin de…

Wine of the Week: 2011 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas

Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out.  For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2011 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas. The Winery Tablas Creek Vineyard (“TCV”) is probably the best-known of all Paso Robles wineries specializing in Rhone style wines….

Wine of the Week: 2010 Tablas Creek Vineyard Tannat

Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out.  For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Tablas Creek Vineyard Tannat. The Winery Tablas Creek Vineyard (“TCV”) is probably the best-known of all Paso Robles wineries specializing in Rhone style wines….

#DrinkPink! Rosé of the Week; 2012 Tablas Creek Vineyard Dianthus

It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings.  This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Tablas Creek Vineyard Dianthus. The Winery Tablas Creek Vineyard (“TCV”) is probably the best-known of all Paso Robles wineries specializing in Rhone style wines.  It is a partnership between Robert Haas, and the Perrin Family of Chateau…

Drink Pink! Rosé of the Week; 2012 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé

It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a   series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings.  This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé. The Winery Tablas Creek Vineyard (“TCV”) is probably the best-known of all Paso Robles wineries specializing in Rhone style wines.  It is a partnership between Robert Haas, and…