{"product_id":"clayton-tablas-creek-tasting","title":"Clayton: Tablas Creek Tasting","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday, October 12 | 4–6 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine \u0026amp; Cheese Place – Forsyth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m thrilled to welcome \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllie Martin from Vineyard Brands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to The Wine \u0026amp; Cheese Place on Forsyth for a special tasting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTablas Creek Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTablas Creek produces some of the very few California Rhône-style wines that I consistently recommend as an equal—and sometimes even better—alternative to their French counterparts. These are wines I’m always excited to put in front of people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Tablas Creek is certainly no newcomer to California’s Rhône Ranger movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1989, Tablas Creek was created as a partnership between the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerrin family of Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaas family of Vineyard Brands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After a four-year search for the right site, the partners chose Paso Robles for its similarities to France’s Southern Rhône.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom there, they undertook the painstaking process of importing Rhône vine cuttings, establishing a grapevine nursery, and building an estate vineyard from the ground up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the Tablas Creek estate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecertified organic and Biodynamic® by Demeter USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and it has become one of the benchmark producers for Rhône varieties in California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are serious wines with their roots firmly planted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaso Robles soil but their soul in the Southern Rhône\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome taste them for yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWines to Be Tasted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc — $26.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrenache Blanc, Viognier, Vermentino, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Picpoul Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that showcases the freshness and versatility of white Rhône varieties in Paso Robles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 Points — Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc — $79.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the estate's flagship white wines. Enjoy it now for its freshness and energy, or give it time in the cellar to develop richer notes of caramel, nuts, and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points — James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 Tablas Creek Alouette Grenache — $29.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fresh, light-bodied and chillable Grenache bursting with crunchy red and blue fruit. Look for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epomegranate, hibiscus, and rhubarb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by savory herbs and bright, juicy acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 Points — James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rouge — $29.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rhône-inspired blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 23% Mourvèdre, and 2% Counoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sourced from 11 vineyards. 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