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Congratulations to the Perrin Family! 2024 Beaucastel is James Suckling's Wine of the Year.

35 years after the 1989 Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape debuted at #1 on the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 1991, Beaucastel is again the world's top wine in an important year-end list. We share that news, and an appreciation of the remarkable Perrin family.

Discovery and Mystery of the 2002 Grenache Blanc from Tablas Creek

When an unlisted 2002 Grenache Blanc turned up in the cellar, an archive search revealed a piece of history: Tablas Creek's first solo bottling of the grape, and the first in the US. Over two decades later, this rare bottle's showing was a shocker.

Harvest 2026 Recap: In a Year with One Surprise after Another, the Final Surprise is Positive

At points during the 2026 harvest, we were worried we'd be down 45% or more. That makes the 26% decline we did see feel like a reprieve. But the decline, like the year itself, doesn't conform to a simple narrative.

Paso Robles Is Cool, Crisp, and Glowing Right Now, Early Autumn Edition

With harvest nearly wrapped up, autumn has officially arrived at Tablas Creek. We share a look at the crisp morning light, shifting vine colors, and sweeping views across the vineyard before winter rains arrive.

Harvest 2026 winds down as it began, with excellent quality but yields down 30% vs. 2025

While our worst fears -- that yields would be off by something like 50% -- haven't come to pass, we're still seeing crop levels down significantly. At least quality looks great.

The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta: An Appreciation

We participate in a lot of events each year. But there's only one out-of-state event that we have come back to every year for more than a quarter-century: the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta. Let's dive into what makes it special.

Following their Passion: Meet the 2026 Tablas Creek Harvest Interns

Meet the Harvest 2026 Cellar Interns: Cooper, a Paso native tackling his 12th vintage; Hannah, who traded running wine bars in Alabama for cellar work; and Colton, a former litigation paralegal who decided to chase his passion.

Harvest at its midpoint: is 2026 really early in Paso Robles, or is it just Grenache?

If we haven't already, we're about to hit the midpoint of the 2026 harvest. The story of the vintage is becoming clearer: yields on some grapes are down dramatically and ripening faster than usual, while the grapes that are seeing more normal yields are following a more leisurely path.

An Easy, Delicious Green Peppercorn Sauce Recipe for Steaks

I was looking online for a green peppercorn sauce recipe but couldn't find one that captured all the elements I was looking for. So I improvised one and it was so easy and delicious I thought I'd share it.

Re-Imagining the Tablas Creek Technical Sheets: Lessons from a Summer Marketing Internship

This summer, marketing intern Samantha Naylor reimagined our tech sheet format. After surveying wine professionals, she built a reusable InDesign template balancing aesthetic appeal with deep technical details, proving that great design always serves its audience.

Congratulations to the Perrin Family! 2024 Beaucastel is James Suckling's Wine of the Year.

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Discovery and Mystery of the 2002 Grenache Blanc from Tablas Creek

Harvest 2026 Recap: In a Year with One Surprise after Another, the Final Surprise is Positive

Paso Robles Is Cool, Crisp, and Glowing Right Now, Early Autumn Edition

Harvest 2026 winds down as it began, with excellent quality but yields down 30% vs. 2025

The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta: An Appreciation

Following their Passion: Meet the 2026 Tablas Creek Harvest Interns

Harvest at its midpoint: is 2026 really early in Paso Robles, or is it just Grenache?

An Easy, Delicious Green Peppercorn Sauce Recipe for Steaks

Re-Imagining the Tablas Creek Technical Sheets: Lessons from a Summer Marketing Internship

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