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Get to Know the Tablas Cru

A collection of 79 issues

Farming in the Blood: Q & A with Craig Hamm, Assistant Winemaker

By Lauren Phelps Craig Hamm, Assistant Winemaker, is living the dream and savoring every moment. We get the inside scoop on what's it's like making wine in the cellar at Tablas Creek and what inspires this fifth generation farming native to evolve his skills into winemaking.

Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost: Q&A with Cellar Master Brad Ely

By Suphada Rom Brad Ely, a native of the Central Coast, has found his way back to the area after several years of travel and cellar experience, taking him from the far reaches of Australia and New Zealand all the way to Washington state and the Rhone Valley. I sat

Talent in The Tasting Room; Q&A With Leslie Stuart

By Suphada Rom Leslie Stuart, Tasting Room Lead and environmental advocate, is passionate about all that is Tablas Creek and what that means. What is it that makes her so special to all of us here at the vineyard? Read on. Where were you born and raised? I was born

The woman behind the clipboard: Q&A with Wine Club and Hospitality Director Nicole Getty

By Suphada Rom Many of you know Nicole as the welcoming face at Tablas Creek's events, or as the signature at the bottom of your wine club member emails. She has been at Tablas Creek since 2004: long enough to see the company evolve in so many ways.

Biodynamic Bon Vivant: Q&A with Gustavo Prieto

By Suphada Rom When work doesn't feel like work and is a joy, you know you've got it made. By this measure, Gustavo Prieto lives an incredibly fruitful life, balancing passion in his work with a zeal for adventure. From cellar to vineyard to tasting room,

East Coast Roots and West Coast Vines- Q&A with Viticulturist Jordan Lonborg

By Suphada Rom Recently I was able to sit down with our Viticulturist Jordan Lonborg to learn a little bit more about this New England native's transition to California living. Jordan plays a key part in the organic and biodynamic farming program here at Tablas Creek, as well

The Shepherd and His Flock- Q&A with Nathan Stuart

By Suphada Rom Tablas Creek has a thriving animal program that is an essential piece of the organic farming practices here at the vineyard. We are thrilled to welcome Nathan Stuart, who brings years of animal experience to Tablas Creek and who will be managing and expanding the flock alongside

What We're Drinking at Thanksgiving 2016

Thanksgiving is a holiday that -- even more than most -- centers around family and food. While that seems like an invitation to open that special bottle you've been saving, the diverse nature of the traditional Thanksgiving fare, much of which is somewhat sweet, challenges certain wines while

From Music to Management- Q&A with Tasting Room Manager John Morris

By Lauren Phelps I spent a lovely, spring afternoon on the wisteria-adorned patio discussing with John Morris the journey that has brought him to the role of Tasting Room Manager at Tablas Creek Vineyard. John has been with Tablas Creek since 2006, was instrumental in the design of our new

Establishing Deep Roots - Q&A with Vineyard Manager David Maduena

By Lauren Phelps It was with great pleasure that I sat down with Vineyard Manager David Maduena to find out more about his 24-year career at Tablas Creek. David is the longest-tenured member of our team, beginning as a part of our first crews working to establish the nursery and