Tablas Creek is a pioneer of California's Rhone movement and has been dedicated to the cultivation of traditional Rhone varietals in Paso Robles since 1989. Partners Robert Haas and Jacques Perrin of the famed Beaucastel (one of Chateauneuf-du-Pape's great estates) have tirelessly worked to cultivate the best expressions of these grapes to be found in the US. One of the "secret" ingredients in this particular blend is the addition of a grape called Counoise ("coon-wahz") often used in Chateauneuf-du-Pape blends to lend spice and acidity

Acids occur naturally in grapes, with acidity in a wine referring to its tartness level. It creates a mouthwatering sensation in the mouth and plays a vital role in providing structure and balance in a wine. Wines without enough acidity are often referred to as "flabby" (water, for example, lacks acidity).

. Biodynamic

A system of farming that follows a sustainable, holistic approach which uses only organic, usually locally-sourced materials for fertilizing and soil conditioning, views the farm as a closed, diversified ecosystem, and often bases farming activities on lunar cycles

farming. Pro-tip: For more from Tablas Creek - check out their "Cotes de Tablas Blanc" available in our white wine section.