Reviews & Ratings

2005 Tablas Creek White Blends or Varietals "Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc"

Winery: Tablas Creek

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc"

Wine Category: White Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 70% Roussanne, 25% Grenache Blanc, & 5% Picpoul Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: 1,800

KWG Score: 90.8 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: April 9, 2007

Wine Review: This classy wine from Tablas Creek opens with a bit of a shy nose. On the palate, the wine is nicely concentrated and flavored. The wine has terrific body and mouthfeel. This wine would match very well with an alfredo sauce meal. The finish is refreshing and dry. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2005 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc is a vibrant expression of the terroir of Tablas Creek. It shows aromas of honeysuckle, mint, lemon peel and spice, with rich Roussanne flavors of honey, rose petals, pear, petrol and white flowers, excellent breadth, cleansing acidity and great length. It should drink well when young but will also reward time in bottle; we expect it to show beautifully for at least the next 5-7 years.

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