traditional and sustainable viniculture
a Larry Stone/Dominique Lafon project
and great length and grip on the modestly tannic
11% new (bottled August 21
Time has rounded off the puppy fat a bit
Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Beaucastel Red 2007 T-SHIRT traditional and sustainable vinicultureThe 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. 2007 Esprit de Beaucastel (44%