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Wine Reviews

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Tablas Creek Vineyard 2023 Mourvèdre, Adelaida District, Paso Robles ($55)

Balanced and meaty, with herbal tones weaving into roasted coffee, garrigue, and dark red fruit. An expressive, brooding red, with cedar and black plum on mid-palate. Notes of slate, saddle leather, and dark chocolate develop on the long finish.

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Tablas Creek Vineyard 2023 Syrah, Adelaida District, Paso Robles ($55)

Reminiscent of a Northern Rhône style, this beefy red exhibits muscular tannins, but remains poised and focused throughout. Chalky, with a whisper of cured meats and anise. Espresso, sage, and black plum make for a savory and indulgent red.

93

Tablas Creek Vineyard 2024 “Alouette” Grenache, Adelaida District, Paso Robles ($35)

In its second vintage, this light-crimson hued Grenache almost comes across visually as a rosé. Mineral tones preside over flavors of watermelon and cranberry. Pink peppercorns and sweet basil are framed by a bolt of acidity.

93

Tablas Creek Vineyard 2024 Côtes de Tablas Blanc, Adelaida District, Paso Robles ($40)

A blend of five estate-grown varieties: Viognier, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Picardan, and Clairette Blanche. Creamy, with clove-spiced peach tart. Pecan, tapioca pudding, anise, and lemon verbena converge over chalky minerality. Complex and clean.

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Tablas Creek Vineyard 2024 Patelin de Tablas Blanc, Paso Robles ($30)

A blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 29% Viognier, 10% Vermentino with some Roussanne, Marsanne, and Picpoul Blanc. Creamy, with notes of bread dough, hazelnut, melon, tangerine peel, and honeysuckle. Thyme and sage, with a hint of white pepper weaves through peach pie. Crisp and floral.

92

Tangent 2024 Pinot Gris, Central Coast ($15)

Lively and crisp, with apricot sorbet, lemon blossom, and a mineral tonality. Acidity continues to spark life into it, with a fresh, perky finish.

91

Tattoo Girl 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, WA ($14)

A grassy perfume stimulates the senses. On the palate, jasmine and candied pineapple are striking flavors, with a clean line of Key lime sorbet on the bright finish.

90

Tattoo Girl NV Bubbly Wine, Columbia Valley, WA ($16)

This blend of 77% Riesling with some Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, and Sauvignon Blanc takes on the character of a clean, stainless steel refresher. Aromas of beignet and pine nuts lead to a cheerful array of white flowers and lemon meringue. Acidity is highlighted with a tang of green apple on the finish.