Tablas Creek 2018 Cotes de Tablas Blanc

The 2018 Côtes de Tablas Blanc from Tablas Creek Vineyard is a compelling Rhône-style white blend from Paso Robles, crafted on limestone-rich soils in the Adelaida District. These unique soils give the wine its distinctive freshness, texture, and unmistakable sense of place.

Tablas Creek combines 39% Viognier, 36% Grenache Blanc, 19% Marsanne, and 6% Roussanne in this Paso Robles white blend. Crucially, all fruit is estate-grown and farmed using certified organic and biodynamic practices, which means every sip reflects both the site and meticulous vineyard work.

The 2018 vintage delivered near-ideal conditions. Although rainfall reached only 70% of normal, the late rains delayed bud-break and extended the growing season. Cool weather dominated most of the year, interrupted by a six-week heat wave in July and early August. Fortunately, temperatures moderated before harvest began, allowing the team to pick without stress. Consequently, the fruit and the wines developed intense flavors alongside excellent balancing acidity.
On the nose, the wine opens with elegant aromas of apricot and lemon, layered with Asian spices and crushed rock. In the mouth, it strikes a beautifully balanced point between Viognier richness and Grenache Blanc freshness, showing flavors of nectarine and lemon verbena. Finally, a clean, precise finish lingers with a distinctive note of sea spray minerality. Drink now or cellar confidently for at least five more years.

In the cellar, each lot ferments with native yeasts, and the wine is produced entirely at the estate. As a result, this Paso Robles Rhône-style white consistently delivers precision, balance, and full transparency from vineyard to bottle.

At the table, the Côtes de Tablas Blanc pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, sushi, goat cheese, and seasonal vegetables. It also shines as a standalone aperitif. Simply serve it well chilled to bring out its signature freshness and texture.

Outside the United States, this wine is rarely available, yet it stands as one of the finest expressions of the Rhône tradition in California. Through americanwine.club, however, wine lovers across Europe can now access this exceptional Paso Robles white Rhône blend directly.

Secure your bottle today and discover why the 2018 Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Blanc is one of the most balanced and expressive Rhône-style whites from Paso Robles.