
Tablas Creek Vineyard is at its core the story of a friendship between two families that began in the 1960s. The Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands joined together to bring the vision of Tablas Creek Vineyard to life.
The two families first worked together as importer and producer, and it was their shared conviction that California was a perfect location for the varieties traditional the the southern Rhone that began their search for the location that would eventually become Tablas Creek. [...more history]
Together they apply generations of experience in France’s Rhone region and in the American fine wine market to the challenge of making fine Rhone-style wines in the Central Coast of California.
We are honored to be participating in two local dinners this summer, on June 7th at Rinconada Dairy with Outstanding in the Field and on July 13th at Hearst Castle with Festival Mozaic. Join us at these unforgettable (though wholly different) venues. Details & More Events »
Each month, we choose a wine to feature based on the season and the wine's own evolution. For May, we've chosen the expressive, mineral-laced 2010 Grenache Blanc. During the feature, this wine (normally $27) is available at $24.60, and just $18.90 for VINsiders. Details »
May 16, 2012
I've delayed writing this post so as not to jinx us, but in mid-May I think that I can do so safely. So, here goes. We seem to have made it through spring without any damage from frost. What does this mean? Nothing but good »