2013 Tablas Creek "Esprit de Tablas" Paso Robles Rh̫ne Blend Here's an absolutely delicious treat

Here's an absolutely delicious treat and a lovely example of a classic sweet Madeira made from the Malvasia grape

The structure is incredible: I‰۪ve been drinking on this bottle for three days and it‰۪s not just holding up

mango and sweet herbs are lifted by a spicy note

Young and wild red fruits with the trademark peppery edge

Slightly oxidative on the nose

2013 Tablas Creek "Esprit de Tablas" Paso Robles Rh̫ne Blend Here's an absolutely delicious treatOpaque ruby. Deep, smoke accented aromas of red and blue fruits, candied flowers and cracked pepper convey a slow building mineral quality. At once rich and energetic, offering intense black raspberry and boysenberry compote flavors given spine by juicy acidity. Finishes spicy and impressively long, with velvety tannins arriving late and adding gentle grip. (JR)