Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Beaucastel Red 2008 Burgundy Rouge a bit earthy

a bit earthy

they used older barrels here

Very high shoulder or better

but this is lovely

spiced plums

Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Beaucastel Red 2008 Burgundy Rouge a bit earthyThe 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%