Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Beaucastel Red 2008 Burgundy Rouge A floral aroma of honeysuckle

A floral aroma of honeysuckle wrangles the nose as a crisp palate brings flavors of pear

they used older barrels here

Elderton from one little 72 acre vineyard succeeded in not only winning the Jimmy Watson Trophy but also had two Shiraz runner ups in the final taste off

a bit earthy

The most open bottle of this wine I have experienced - perhaps they are now actually ready

Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Beaucastel Red 2008 Burgundy Rouge A floral aroma of honeysuckleThe 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. 2008 Esprit de Beaucastel (38%