Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas Rouge 2016 sku_2039744 Planted in 2001 at 500'

Planted in 2001 at 500' in elevation on a southeast slope of thin volcanic soil

pine and vegetal agave with aromas of old leather

There's depth and structure for long aging

Aged on the lees for 10 months

Pinot noir cannot grow everywhere

Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas Rouge 2016 sku_2039744 Planted in 2001 at 500'"Bright violet. Smoke accented cherry and blackberry aromas are complemented by suggestions of candied licorice, musky rhubarb and cracked pepper. Chewy and broad on entry and then tighter in the midpalate, offering concentrated dark berry preserve and spicecake flavors and a sweet touch of candied violet. Closes on a recurring floral note, showing impressive persistence and suave, even tannins. On the palate, it's textural, medium to full bodied and