Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Beaucastel Red 2008 Zinfandel Notes of blackberries and chocolate

Notes of blackberries and chocolate carried through on a long finish

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Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, Esprit de Beaucastel Red 2008 Zinfandel Notes of blackberries and chocolateThe Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas is a blend of four estate grown varietals, propagated from budwood cuttings from the Chteau de Beaucastel estate. The wine is based on the dark red fruit, earth, spice and mid palate richness of Mourvdre, with additions of Grenache for forward fruit, approachability and lushness, Syrah for mineral, aromatics, and back palate tannins, and Counoise for brambly spice and acidity. 2008 Esprit de Beaucastel (38%