Tablas Creek Vineyard

Tablas Creek Vineyard was founded in 1987 by the Perrin family—owners of Château de Beaucastel in the Rhône—and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands, who recognised that Paso Robles' Mediterranean climate suited Rhône grape varieties perfectly. Planted on a 50-hectare west Paso Robles estate with cuttings imported from Beaucastel, the vineyard became organic in 2003, biodynamic in 2017, and the first winery to achieve Regenerative Organic Certification in 2020. Winemaker Neil Collins crafts tablas creek vineyard wines that balance ripe, concentrated fruit with the fresh acidity that the site's cool Pacific nights and limestone soils deliver. These are serious, age-worthy bottles at a fair price.

About Tablas Creek Vineyard

The estate sits twelve miles from the Pacific Ocean at 450 metres altitude, where hot days are tempered by cool nights and dry-farmed vines thrive in shallow, rocky, limestone-rich soil—the same geologic base as Beaucastel's. All fruit is estate-grown and hand-harvested in multiple passes for optimum ripeness. Fermentation uses native yeasts in a mix of wooden uprights, open-top tanks and stainless steel; the wines then age in French oak foudres before bottling under natural cork. The vineyard's commitment to sustainability runs deep: every block is individually managed, every vintage treated as its own story. The result is wines that express place and year without compromise.

Tablas Creek Vineyard Wines in Our Collection

Start with the 2024 Paso Robles Roussanne (95 points, £48.25)—a Rhône white of real complexity, with aromas of orange blossom and honeycomb that will gain nuttiness with time. For red, the 2023 Patelin de Tablas Rouge (91 points, £28.25) is the entry point: a Southern Rhône blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah with the structure and juicy fruit to match food generously. Step up to the 2020 Esprit de Tablas Rouge (92 points, £60.65), where intense smoke, black cherry and violet notes frame cassis and liquorice on a long, meaty finish. The 2019 Esprit de Tablas Blanc (93 points, £45) shows balanced oak and stone fruit complexity; the 2019 Paso Robles Mourvèdre (92 points, £39.50) reveals dark berry intensity and structured tannins.

Food Pairing

The reds shine with grilled lamb, beef stew, and Provençal herb-crusted meat. The Roussanne and Patelin Blanc pair beautifully with roast chicken, shellfish risotto, and soft cheese. The richer Esprit Blanc complements smoked fish and nutty grain dishes. The Mourvèdre stands up to game and dark mushroom sauces.

Who makes Tablas Creek Vineyard wines?

Founded in 1987 by the Perrin family (Château de Beaucastel) and the Haas family (Vineyard Brands). Winemaker Neil Collins crafts all vintages from their 50-hectare Paso Robles estate.

What style are these wines?

Rhône-style Southern blends (Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah) and varietal Roussanne and Mourvèdre. Scored 90–95, they balance ripe fruit with fresh acidity from cool Pacific nights and limestone soils.

What is the price range?

£28–£61. Entry: Patelin de Tablas (£28–£30). Mid-range: Mourvèdre and Blanc offerings (£39–£48). Premium: Esprit de Tablas Rouge (£50–£61).