News & Press

Harpers: California: Early Harvest and Smaller Yields Characterise Growing Year

UK trade publication Harpers Wine & Spirit covered the early start to California’s 2026 harvest, noting that while spring weather resulted in lighter yields and smaller berries, vintners across the state are seeing promising flavor concentration and freshness.

The article quotes Tablas Creek, quoting Partner and General Manager Jason Haas on the exceptional character of this vintage's fruit:

"The flavors on everything are intense and characteristic. So while we could wish for more quantity, the quality looks impeccable."

Wine Industry Advisor: California 2026 Vintage Preview: An Early Harvest Shows Promise Across the State

In an October 1, 2026 harvest preview published by Wine Institute, winemakers across California reported an early, fast-paced harvest marked by lighter yields, smaller berries, and encouraging flavor concentration and freshness.

The report notes that on the Central Coast, Rhône varieties at Tablas Creek showed vivid color and distinctive flavors, beginning with an early estate pick of Viognier on August 7. Partner and General Manager Jason Haas shared his perspective on the quality of the incoming fruit:

"The flavors on everything are intense and characteristic. So while we could wish for more quantity, the quality looks impeccable."

Read the full harvest preview at WineIndustryAdvisor.com.

San Francisco Chronicle: ‘I’ll never forget this vintage’: Inside California’s unusual wine harvest

Our Jason Haas spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle about how California’s unusual harvest has played out for us here in Paso Robles. In this great article Senior Newsroom Meteorologist Greg Porter takes you from Sonoma to Napa to the Central Coast to tell the story of the 2026 vintage.

One quote from Jason that we thought memorable: “If there were ever a year that California would look at lower yields and say, ‘hey, that’s okay,’ this is probably that year.”

JamesSuckling.com: Moving On from Big and Bold: Paso Robles Nurtures its Lighter Side

In a September 18, 2026 report, JamesSuckling.com writer and taster Courtney Humiston examines how Paso Robles winemakers are increasingly focusing on fresh, food-friendly white wines alongside balanced, restrained reds.

The feature highlights Tablas Creek's foundational role in bringing French Rhône varieties to the region and emphasizes that white wines have been central to our program since the beginning. Senior Winemaker Chelsea Franchi speaks to that philosophy:

"I do think we have that beautiful reflection of Châteauneuf, where you have that incredible lushness and richness while still maintaining freshness and verve. To have those two things working in tandem is really special, that's what we love about Rhône whites."

Humiston reviews several of our upcoming releases, calling the 2025 Côtes de Tablas Blanc "textural with cooling salinity, chalky minerality and wonderful length," while describing our 2024 Panoplie as "rich, elegant and concentrated." Both the Esprit de Tablas and Panoplie landed among the report's top-scoring wines.

Read the full report and tasting notes at JamesSuckling.com.

Deep Arrival: 10 Things to Do in Paso Robles, Ranked

In an updated travel guide published in September 2026, Deep Arrival ranked the top ten activities and destinations in Paso Robles, highlighting route efficiency, distinctiveness, and regional character.

Tablas Creek was selected as a featured destination, earning recognition as the premier stop for visitors seeking an immersive, educational estate experience on the west side:

"Tablas Creek ranks sixth as a strong example of a west-side estate where visitors can build one focused appointment around wines, vineyard context, and the operator's current tasting formats. It works as an anchor rather than one more box on a crowded route."

The guide recommends booking in advance to explore our tasting formats and vineyard education while taking in the scenic Adelaida District.

Wine Enthusiast: Six Wines over 91 Points and Two Editor's Choice Awards!

We are thrilled to share the latest round of reviews from Wine Enthusiast, featuring high marks across the board for our newest releases!⁠

Leading the lineup is our 2024 Patelin de Tablas, which received 94 points and an Editor’s Choice designation. Reviewer Matt Kettmann noted that this blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Counoise offers "a fantastic look at Paso Robles done delicately," highlighting its bright fruit, herbal lift, and balance of elegance and approachability.⁠

Our 2025 Vermentino was also awarded Editor’s Choice honors with 93 points, underscoring Kettmann’s observation that the variety "could really be the future in many parts of California."⁠
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* 2024 Patelin de Tablas: 94 Points (Editor’s Choice)⁠

* 2024 Côtes de Tablas: 94 Points⁠

* 2024 Esprit de Tablas Blanc: 93 Points⁠

* 2025 Vermentino: 93 Points (Editor’s Choice)⁠

* 2025 Patelin de Tablas Rosé: 92 Points⁠

* 2025 Dianthus Rosé: 91 Points⁠

A sincere thank you to Matt Kettmann and Wine Enthusiast for taking the time to taste and write about our wines.⁠

Regenerative Specialist Erin Mason on Wine Soundtrack USA Podcast

In a recent episode of Wine Soundtrack USA, host Allison Levine sits down with Tablas Creek Regenerative Specialist Erin Mason to explore the origins and vision behind our estate.

The conversation traces the decades-long friendship and partnership between the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands. Levine and Mason discuss how bringing authentic French vine cuttings to Paso Robles’ limestone soils helped spark a broader Rhône movement across California, along with our ongoing commitment as the world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified vineyard.

Listen to the full episode on WineSoundtrack.com or wherever you stream podcasts.

Wine Spectator (September 2026): Past, Present and Future at Tablas Creek

In a terrific new feature article, Senior Editor Aaron Romano shares the story of Tablas Creek for Wine Spectator. Aaron spent time touring the vineyard with Jason Haas, tracing our path from our original 1994 hillside planting through the evolution of our vine spacing, regenerative farming practices, and ongoing experiments with rare Rhône varieties like Terret Noir, Vaccarèse, and Muscardin. From his conclusion:

Tablas Creek is a textbook example of how the wine business is a long game, rooted in tradition yet always reaching forward.