2006 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc / Paso Robles
Golden sun hues greet the eye. First swirls produce a deep musty nose, an elegant reflection of an old vine blend of Rousanne, Grenache Blanc and Picpoul Blanc grapes. Aromatics of honeysuckle, lemon, and apple with hints of caramel unfold into a rich creamy palate. The lingering mineral finish refreshes, making this not only a wonderful summertime white, but a wintertime white for your best holiday presentations. A complex white that pairs well with full flavors, but we invite you to bring out the essence of the vines with a fresh pea soup flavored with smoked pork and thyme. Now that was a great pairing!

2006 Côtes de Tablas Blanc / Paso Robles
A blend of white grapes in the style of French Côtes du Rhone, a luscious aroma of fresh spicy fruits awakens the senses to a refreshing and well balanced wine. A wonderful table wine that goes with absolutely everything, this is the drink to keep on hand for those hot summer months still in front of us. Rich flavors of apricot and peaches greet the palate, followed by a bright acidity and a long clean finish. Predominantly Viognier and Marsanne balanced with Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, try this wine and then compare to more traditional whites, such as Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays. Pairs great with seafoods, salads, Chinese and Indian foods. Keep it chilled and on hand, ready for last minute meals and unexpected company. An excellent choice!

2006 Rousanne / Paso Robles
A rich, jammy nose unusual for a white, reminiscent of baked peach pie. Luscious mouth feel with aromas of pear, honeysuckle, figs, unfolding into a long, creamy, mellow finish of honey and earthy minerals. A serious food wine. No blending, no oak, just beautiful, well balanced Rousanne. Get to know this single varietal, and surprise guests this holiday season by bringing a bottle with you wherever you go. Pairs great with a zesty salad, bold seafoods and game food.

2006 Rosë / Paso Robles
Wine connoisseurs will sip this wine with interest, as this traditional rose blend of Southern Rhone varietals greets the nose with a rich aroma of plum, spice, strawberry and subtle floral notes. On the palate, strawberry flavors are balanced nicely by a vivid acidity that gives the wine a bright character. The finish is light and dry with a few lingering hints of tartness. Blended with Mourvedre, Grenache and Counoise on the organically grown estate of Tablas Creek, the final taste is a tribute to carefully nurtured terroire. A wine to be enjoyed at a summer picnic or to pair with grilled chicken sausages, full flavored pastas and grain dishes, or even a salad.

2005 Esprit de Beaucastel / Paso Robles
Slow down and close your eyes before you take your first. First, enjoy the aroma of this heady, fruit forward nose. Layered with aromas of ripened luscious fruit, you do not want to pass by this moment too quickly. A rich blend of Mourvedre, Grenache, Syrah and Counoise, packs the palate with the dark fruit flavors of cherry, plums, berries with hints of cinnamon and mocha. Solid tannins give the wine a full mouth feel, unfolding into a warm, bright finish with lingering hints of earthy minerals and black cherry. Rich in structure, this wine will age well over the next 10 ñ 15 years, but donít pass up the chance to drink this now with a dry aged naturally raised , rare ëní juicy steak or a T- Bone Veal Chop.

2006 Côtes de Tablas / Paso Robles
Transporting France to California , this organic, well balanced blend of the Rhone varietals Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Counoise, draws you in with a rich, fruity bouquet of berries and notes of pepper. Delicate tannins provide a smooth mouth feel and make for easy drinking. The finish is bright, with hints of spices and licorice. Relax the summer away with a bottle of this very drinkable wine and some grilled gourmet sausages. Wine maker Neil Collins doesn't disappoint.

2005 Mourvëdre / Paso Robles
A grape not commonly produced as a single varietal, this effort just might make other wineries think again. A beautiful deep ruby red color unfolds into a jammy nose of plum, spice, and strong earthy tones. Solid tannins make for a slightly chewy mouth feel, giving way to a palate abundant with flavors of plum, currants and hints of leather. Savory earth tones of coffee, truffles set you down with a long, lingering mineral finish. A beautiful example of the Mourvedre characteristics. We recommend two bottles ñ one for now, one for the cellar. This will predictably age well.

2005 Syrah / Paso Robles
A refined, lighter red, with an inviting dark purple hue and notes of pepper and dark fruit on the nose, this classic Syrah combines the sweet and savory at the hands of wine maker Neil Collins. Supple tannins make a round mouthfeel that leads to a dry, delicate finish, with lingering notes of spice. Easy to drink, you can count on this wine to come through with your quickly prepared steak and salad fare. Count on it to age well, and stock the cellar.