Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Tablas Red 2012 CJF Selections He founded Oakville Ranch Vineyards

He founded Oakville Ranch Vineyards with Bob Miner

it picks up hints of mint and licorice on the long finish

well-integrated tannins and a long

with notes of charcoal

Agree with other rates not a beast but more on the elegant side

Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Tablas Red 2012 CJF Selections He founded Oakville Ranch VineyardsThe 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. 2012 Esprit de Tablas (40%