Rose, 2007
Grown & bottled on the estate: Paso Robles. Mourvedre 57%; Grenache 31%; Counoise 12%. Tablas Creek Vineyard, founded by the Perrins of Chateau de Beaucastel and Robert Haas of Vineyard Brands, is dedicated to growing the varietals traditional to France's Rhone Valley. The partners chose hilly western Paso Robles for its limestone soils, rugged terrain, and ocean influence. All Tablas Creek Vineyard wines are estate grown using environmentally sensitive, sustainable practices. The Rose 2007 is rich, ripe and full of fruit It has aromatics of white plum, watermelon and spice, flavors of ripe strawberries, fresh acidity and a lingering finish. Pair it with Mediterranean cuisine, Spanish tapas, preparations with garlic and olive oil or just enjoy it outside on a sunny day. Alcohol 14.8% by volume.