Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Tablas Red 2012 CJF Selections it picks up hints of

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

this is still very youthful now and will benefit from extended cellaring

with notes of charcoal

The 2019 Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard comes from vines planted in 1991-1993 at the cooler northern end of the Anderson Valley

showing a nice tannic backbone on the finish

Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Tablas Red 2012 CJF Selections it picks up hints ofThe 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%