Tablas Creek Esprit 2007 Blanc

Tablas Creek is a co-operation between Robert Haas and the Perrin family who runs Ch.Beaucastel in Rhone.

Tablas Creek vineyard is situated near Paso Robles in California.
The white wine is made from Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Picpoul Blanc.

Apparantly awarded best white Rhone style in 2009, but I was a bit disappointed with the wine as I was confused by the lack of identity (like Sancerre, Chablis, Condrieu etc).

A mix of lemon, apricot and tropical fruit with a "warm" balanced and nice fruity taste.

Would I pay more than 40 usd for it? No, but it's still a very nice wine in case someone offers it to you with fish or scallops in a resto.

Tablas Creek Esprit 2007 Blanc, Paso Robles ca 40 usd
Original, but lacks a bit of identity

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