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2009 Tablas Creek - Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc Proprietary Blend - USA - California - San Luis Obispo - Paso Robles - White

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2009 Tablas Creek - Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc
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USA - California - San Luis Obispo - Paso Robles

White Proprietary Blend
Score
90
WS 89
WA 91
IWC 92
Drink Dates
WA: 2012-2016
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IWC 92
Source International Wine Cellar
Issue Issue 153

($40; 62% roussanne, 26% grenache blanc and 12% picpoul) Vivid gold. Pungent, mineral and herb-accented aromas of dried pit fruits, mango, honey and lemon curd. A smoky note comes up with air, along with a hint of anise. Then dusty, dry and sappy on the palate, with impressive intensity to the flavors of ripe orchard fruits, citrus peel and licorice. Finishes firm-edged and stony, with excellent persistence. A serious, soil-driven white wine that was raised in all neutral oak.

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WA 91
Source Wine Advocate
Issue 196
Drink Dates 2012-2016

The flagship 2009 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc is 62% Roussanne, 26% Grenache Blanc and 12% Picpoul Blanc. It reveals lovely delineation, freshness and verve. Scents of white peaches, flowers, minerals come together beautifully on the layered finish. The 2009 Esprit has lovely vibrancy for the vintage, mostly owing to the inclusion of 12% Picpoul, which adds much needed acidity.

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WS 89
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Exhibits plenty of yellow apple, yellow raisin and Asian pear flavors, with a touch of minerality and notes of buttered toast, honeysuckle and apple blossom. Full-bodied, with just enough acidity to keep it fresh and refreshing. Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Picpoul Blanc. Drink now. 1,975 cases made.

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Community Tasting Notes average score of 90 points based upon 4 reviews

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91
Author caasam
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 100%
Tasted On 04/17/2013

Very refreshing, light white mix. Tropical fruit on the nose with floral notes. Medium to light body. Very nice.

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Author Avo Sloan
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Tasted On 04/17/2013
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Author samoo
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 96.078%
Tasted On 07/06/2012
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SurgPA05 85
Author SurgPA05
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 97.436%
Tasted On 12/18/2010

Clear, deep golden hue. Clean aromas of quince, stone fruit and hints of mineral. Dry, medium bodied palate of apple, butterscotch and meyer lemon. Fat mouthfeel that falls short of balance. MLF a bit too heavy and languid.

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