Tablas Creek brings the soul of France’s Rhône Valley to Paso Robles, crafting vibrant, organically farmed wines that balance Old World elegance with California sunshine. A pioneer of American Rhône varietals, the estate is known for its biodynamic vineyards, precision blending, and a signature style that’s fresh, textured, and beautifully food‑friendly. Whether it’s their bright, mineral‑driven whites or their expressive, spice‑tinged reds, Tablas Creek delivers purity, craftsmanship, and a sense of place in every bottle.
A high-toned nose with tropical fruit and spice at the fore, showing notes of camphor, lemongrass, mandarin, and pineapple. The mouth shows kiwi and fresh apricot fruit, then bright pithy acids and chalky minerals.
Blend: 40% Grenache Blanc, 29% Viognier, 10% Vermentino, 8% Roussanne, 7% Marsanne, 6% Picpoul Blanc
93 Wine Enthusiast Clean aromas of melon rind and citrus blossom converge on the nose of this blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 29% Viognier, 10% Vermentino, 8% Roussanne, 7% Marsanne and 6% Picpoul Blanc. The palate is generous with orange blossom and more ripe melon flavors that meet with a clay-like minerality. The acidity flows through peaks and valleys throughout the sip.
92 Vinous The 2024 Patelin de Tablas Blanc punches well above its weight with a gorgeous bouquet of wildflowers, stone dust, lime zest and freshly sliced pears. The palate is seamless and soothing with a wave of minty herbs elevating ripe nectarine and apricot. Candied citrus tones meet a bump of juicy acidity on a lively finish with fantastic length. This is a total pleasure to taste.
92 Wine Spectator Wins for its crunchy yet succulent texture, combining vibrant aromas of phlox and lemongrass against Gravenstein apple, mango and orange marmalade flavors that linger around fresh, minerally acidity. Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Vermentino, Roussanne, Marsanne and Picpoul Blanc. Drink now through 2030. 3,805 cases made.
91 Owen Bargreen This edition of ‘Patelin de Tablas Blanc’ is mostly Grenache Blanc (40%) and Viognier (29%). This is vibrant and juicy with pear and starfruit flavors alongside racy minerality on the palate. Drink 2025-2030
91 Decanter Citrus concentration on the nose alongside ripe apricots, hints of rich honey and white wildflowers. The palate is a touch on the unctuous side, as tropical notes are braced by green mangoes, Meyer lemon pulp and plenty of phenolic character on the finish. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2032
90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2024 Patelin de Tablas Blanc leads with an energetic bouquet of white flowers, citrus rind and a honeyed backdrop of orchard fruits, introducing a supple yet focused palate and a beaming, high-toned finish. This is a lovely introduction to the classicism omnipresent at Tablas Creek. It's composed of 40% Grenache Blanc, 29% Viognier, 10% Vermentino, 8% Roussanne, 7% Marsanne and 6% Picpoul Blanc, vinified in stainless steel.
