Description
95 points Vinous: Bright magenta. Powerful black and blue fruit, pungent floral and spice qualities on the deeply perfumed nose. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering bitter cherry, blueberry and spice flavors that pick up a smoky overtone with air. There’s a compelling blend of richness and energy here. Fine-grained tannins lend gentle grip to a very long, lively finish that leaves behind a sexy violet pastille note.
Barrel Sample: 93-95
93 points Jeb Dunnuck: The 2018 Esprit De Tablas (40% Mourvèdre, 27% Syrah, 23% Grenache, and 10% Counoise) offers a pure, clean bouquet of red and black fruits, ground pepper, crushed flowers, and spice box. With medium to full body, building, fine tannins, beautiful balance, and a great finish, it should be approachable on release and age for 15+ years or more. Barrel Sample: 91-93
