Tablas Creek, En Gobelet, Adelaida District

On the brighter side from the Grenache with decidedly bright red berry fruit and minor earthy undertones from the rest. Medium bodied with medium but tart fruit finish. Personally, I wish I had drunk this 2 years ago. But others reviewed it better and feel it can age.

2018 vintage

Dried strawberries and some Rhône varietal funk. I’m sure Tablas would say this could go another ten years but why wait? Perhaps the Syrah and tannat will takeover but I think it’s in a good spot now-youthful.

2018 vintage

Rich red fruit and spice box on the nose. Slight spice on the finish with raspberry and rich cherry notes.

2018 vintage

good deep color, soft tannins

2018 vintage

Great wine, decanted a short time. Smooth delicious. There is moderate sediment in the bottle. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture.

2012 vintage

We have tried and know that Tablas Creek is highly respected, but we just don't like its wines very much. This one is thin and lacking in flavor.

2012 vintage

Very red fruited, in a unique way. Would pair well with earthy foods.

2018 vintage

As of this writing date, we found this wine needed quite a bit of time in the decanter before it opened up to its full potential, which was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately we were through most of it before it found its sweet spot. I’d go for 90 minutes at least.

2012 vintage

Beautiful blend of Rhone varieties G/S/Md/Counoise with a dash of tannic Tannat. Perfumed, turning spicy and herbal, but there is a core of succulent dark cherry, somewhat chocolated, fruit that stands out and carries through with perfect precision from beginning to end. Old world more than new. Long and memorable. 91-95

2018 vintage

This wine keeps getting better, smooth tannins, some acid, great complex fruit flavors, good structure, a delight to drink with saffron, tomato fish stew of swordfish, monkfish, clams, shrimp and scallops, actually a good pairing as wine has enough acid to stand up to the tomato base, great sipping and a prelude to Drops of God, last bottle so on to next vintage.

2018 vintage

Like the blend on this.

2018 vintage

Pulled the cork on this last night and was underwhelmed. Day 2 is showing what I would expect out of a Tablas in this price range. Still quite young, but the wrapper is blowing off and the Grenache predominate blend is starting to mellow and let the Syrah and Mourvèdre do their thing.

2018 vintage

Incredible. Truly outstanding wine. Another bottle of this consumed at the holidays eight years ago was noted as "quite good, fairly ripe" over a couple of nights. Fast forward (*) and it is a great wine. Led by Grenache this vintage at 63% followed by near-equal amounts of Syrah, Mourvedre, and Counoise wit Tannat rounding it out at 6%. The combination is perfect with aged Grenache in the lead. I jotted down some descriptors. framboise, umami, balsamic, red currant, fig, …

2012 vintage

Bright, good acid , 14.1% abv, granache and Mourvèdre, Syrah, etc al, complex flavors, earthy, good from the start, medium body, drank easily, drank with ribs, guacamole and veggies, will drink again.

2018 vintage

Just a tremendous wine. Non traditional GSM with Tannat, but its 8% really adds to the wine. Definitely grenache dominant, but much more complex.

2012 vintage

All the parts--36% Grenache, 28% Mourvedre, 27% Syrah, 6% Counoise, 3% Tannat--sing in a complex harmony. Rich and rewarding.

2018 vintage

Just a phenomenal wine. Perfectly balanced, full from front to back palate. So well crafted and blended. Drink now or maybe till 2025, but so good now, drink up.

2012 vintage

Same comments as last night!!

2012 vintage

The TCV blogged this one right on. This wine is drinking perfectly right now. A little life left, but I would drink up. This is so well balanced right now. Nothing missing, nothing prominent.

2012 vintage

This a very good wine, second bottle with similar reaction, complex, dark color, balance, the grapes in the blend play off each other like a jazz quartet, medium body, smooth tannins, medium acid, great structure, 14.1 abv, will drink again, drank with NJ strip steak,

2018 vintage

Occasional notes of cherries

2018 vintage

Drank over two days. PNP, not the most complex of wines but thoroughly enjoyable. Wish I had more.

2018 vintage

Really good stuff, dark color, slight nose, great balance, fruit and tannins just combine beautifully, the grape blend gives the complexity, from the first sip onward it was a joy to drink, drank with grilled rib steak, broccoli, sweet potato and salad, will drink again.

2018 vintage

Tasted at 2 hours in decanter and again the following evening. Tight, focused, acid, fruit and tannin all balanced.

2018 vintage

Well made Grenache based blend, non traditional with Tannat in it. Double decant. Went well with enchiladas.

2012 vintage

As a previous poster noted, this is a bit flat currently. Good not great.

2012 vintage

Has lost a lot of its complexity and fun in the bottle, indicating it’s either closed right now or heading over the hill. Cellar stored since release and splash decanted prior to serving. Notes of cola, blackberry and a bramble finish. Nice enough. But I’m neutral on this one.

2012 vintage

Decanted 1/2 hr. Consistent lively tastes of red fruits & cherry.

2012 vintage

Absolutely delicious. Cherries and lots of red fruit. Very enjoyable.

2012 vintage

Loaded with dark berry fruit, hint of baking spice as well. Not overly complex but a crowd pleaser. Good to drink now.

2012 vintage

Dark fruit, gamey, soy/shiso-leaf, integrated tannins. Starting to drink really well- hard to put down the glass!

2012 vintage

Quite big and rich for a Tablas but very well put together. So many of their '12s are excessive but the En Gobelet avoided this. Mix of ripe brambles, fat texture but with just enough brightness to keep things in check.

2012 vintage

Drinking beautifully right now. A very nice twist on GSM. 1 hour decant is ideal.

2012 vintage

Light red fruit -- some strawberry, sour cherry, a little mint and subtle herbs. It dances a bit on the palate on the back end. I found the nose to be somewhat minimal, and overall, while the wine is smooth, I don't feel like there's enough going on here to justify the price point.

2012 vintage

Drinking really well right now. TCV Vintage charts ays to age more. I think it is great now. Interesting blend with Tannat mixed in with classic Rhones.

2012 vintage

I think a bit past its prime. Flabby with some overripe fruit notes. Not very complex, and short taste on the palate.

2012 vintage

Nice balance, with nice up front fruit and a base of leather. Smooth, without much tannin.

2012 vintage

Medium color and body. Old world style. Some bright red fruit (strawberry) but a little on the dry side. Pairs well with rich chicken dishes (braised or roasted chicken thighs, etc.) but too light for steak and too heavy for fish. I recommend drinking in the next couple of years.

2012 vintage

This is usually one of my favorite TCV blends. I do not know if it is going through an awkward phase, but it just is not doing it. This is the second bottle in a month that I have felt the same way. For now, I will let these age a bit before opening another.

2012 vintage

Like most all of the '12 Tablas reds, this wine comes across as a bit stewed and less bright that is typical. It seems VA was a bit of an issue in the cellar. The alcohol at 14.2% is typical of the En Gobelet, but with the VA I worry about where these wine will go with age as the fruit diminishes.

2012 vintage

On the nose red fruits, new leather, hint of menthol/eucalyptus. Lush mouthfeel, medium bodied, nice weight and good ripeness. Flavors of red fruit, earth, minerals. Then finishes a bit clipped and some drying tannins emerge along with racy acidity that keeps the wine interesting. Showing very nicely. If you got 'em, I'd drink 'em.

2012 vintage

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