Exemplary in their mission, their eco-friendly practices, their products, and their touring and tasting expertise. Terence guided us around the facility, imparting an impressive amount of knowledge and affability. We petted a dog, fed grass to a llama, and cheerily compared our varietal preferences with the other duo in our tour. It's always more fun to interact on a personal level with new acquaintances whilst sipping a fine sampling of quality wine. A votre sante! read more

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Our only regret for our tasting is that we didn't have more time here. There was lots to geek out, e.g. the biodynamics of this place is really interesting as well as the Rhone grapes they use, how they got certain grapes over here for the first time from France. It was family and dog friendly. Tablas Creek also felt chill and not pretentious. And we liked that they gave us water bottles proactively as it was a hot day. My fiancé's favorite was the Grenache, it was so unique and kept us coming back. My favorite was the Tenat, reminded me of a funky smoky Nebbiolo. Our server was very knowledgeable and passionate, and let us as try some club only wines. The new varietal Vaccarese was so unique, we loved it and ended up buying a bottle. Oh and we became club members, g the Independent option so we could choose our wines. read more

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My girlfriend and I visited this vineyard. We had a great experience. Great service and knowledgeable staff. The setting is great for summer and spring. The wine is great! I would recommend. read more

We did the tour and it was well done. Very interesting! The host was knowledgable, friendly, and accommodating. There was even a bonus pour! Lovely setting and tasting room. I would recommend. read more

Very lovely vineyard with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Wine flight menu had a variety of whites and reds. We ended up signing up for their wine club. Left with lots of whites, reds, even rosés. Plenty for the holidays and gift giving. read more

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I was very impressed with the professionalism and flexibility of the Tablas Creek staff on a very busy warm weekend. As wine lovers flock to their favorite tasting rooms after a year of being strapped at home, some vineyards were either slow to adapt or slow to scale their staff and service thus suffered. Not at Tablas Creek, however. We had no reservations but strolled in really not expecting to taste and to just look around their beautiful grounds. They have outdoor misters to cool off its patrons, and multiple tasting rooms inside the air-conditioned building. After some discussion, they took us to a semi-private counter for tasting with Lizzy - she was great: very knowledgeable and patient with our questions. And their Rhone flagship blends were fantastic - so good that I decided to join their wine club. In addition to discounts on wine, you also can apply the discount to some in-store items, including their jewelry window! This is a great example of a solid customer service culture well-instilled into the staff. Great job to the management for developing this and for the execution. Having discovered so many hidden gems in the Templeton area, Tablas Creek is going to be a regular stop for me during future visits. read more

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We were recommended to come here from a friend and so glad we did. The drive through the west side of Paso Robles is just picturesque. The beautiful vineyards and winding roads with moss covered oaks are not to be missed. We arrived at opening and had made a reservation for a seated tasting. We had a lovely tasting with a well spoken representative who walked us through the story of the vineyard and grapes. I support biodiverse wineries and like that they wanted to dry farm their grapes. I also was appreciative of their enthusiasm for bringing a variety of grapes from France here. We enjoyed our tasting and vineyard so much we decided to buy some wine and join the club. We will be back!! read more

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About 15 years ago I wanted to go to Tablas Creek winery. For some reason we didn't make it that trip....or the next, or the next or next. On my birthday I finally made it and was finally able to bury my regrets. We went with our friend who is industry which is never a bad thing while doing wine tastings. Beyond the enjoyment of the wine itself there are always extra perks including all the fascinating wine nerd talk. I learned a lot. Pixie was our server and she was absolutely terrific! The wine just kept coming and coming. Tablas Creek is a Rhône style winery and their vineyard represents every single Rhône varietal. There is a lot to chose from. The winery is also one of only a few wineries I have ever visited that is truly Biodynamic. They follow it to the letter which includes composting, following the lunar cycles and even burying manure stuffed cow horns in the vinyards every fall. Not sure if they blow trumpets in the middle of certain nights but would not be surprised if they did. If it sounds kind of silly but it isn't. It's growing grapes the way they were grown hundreds or thousands of years ago. Some of it might be tradition but most are sound and proven ways to organically improve the soil. No pesticides, nets or foil to deter birds and pests. They find that the smaller birds eat the pests and the birds that eat some grapes, well it's kind of there tithe to nature. All of their newer vinyards are now dry farmed which means no irrigation required. I would suggest that being a faithful Rhône style winery that there wines are on the lighter side, if you love that you will love Tables creek (nothing to do with tables) read more

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The outside seating area is nice, the service was good and interactive, but the wines were nothing to write home about (for our taste at least). We did a wine flight they didn't have much flavor and we're all very light. The tasting flight is brought out all at once so it's kind of up to you to pace yourself through the tasting and wait for your server to come if you have any specific questions. It takes away from the experience a bit having to just read the descriptions of the wine rather than doing a tasting one by one. It may be worth a visit, if you have time, but the wines were a bit underwhelming. read more

With pleasure, I'm going to update my rating and review from just 3 days ago. Jason H from Tablas Creek updated me on Yelp on the status of our shipment. His team reached out to my friends and informed us that our wine will be delivered by this Friday. The immediate response and action from Tablas Creek was a nice surprise. We really appreciate everyone going the extra mile. Cheers! read more

COVId review Reservation is required. Outdoor seating. The display of various grape vines are very helpful and educational. Lots of explanations and interactions from our server and we got good information from him. Wine are good, they are organic certified and their wine has no sulfur bad taste. Love the Mourvèdre 2018 and the various vines that we don't get to see regularly. They have a sister winery in France Rhone Valley for recipe sharing and vine clipping. read more

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We always enjoy our time visiting Tablas Creek. Terrence took care of us for the third time, and he is just amazing in so many ways...Laid back and knows what he's talking about. He's respectful if we disagree with him and moves you through the tasting in a really nice way. Their wines are a bit more delicate than others in the region so we definitely make sure this is our first stop of the day. If you visit later in the day, you may not appreciate all the flavors and textures of their wines. read more

The last vineyard I visited at during this trips and I'm glad I did. Despite having had a few flights I figured that even if Tablas Creek was good I wouldn't really pick up on it. Tablas Creek's known for biodynamic wine, which is essentially organic but with sulfides added. They are quick to point out that in the Old World their wines would earn the appellation of organic. Regardless, their wines, both red and white are good. I'm not a wine drinker but I do gravitate towards reds because of their robustness. However, the whites here have a flavor and character that I could actually pick up on, much more appreciate. Ever have a Pinot Grigio with flavor? Me neither. The wines here were good enough that I actually signed up for their club. This makes me a wino on top of a hophead and a whiskey drinker, so I guess I'm an overall alky now. read more

The wine flight was not very impressive. Tried both reds and whites. All were kind of lack in taste. Very light in flavors and taste. Service was the worst of the three wineries we tried that day. Did not accommodate us much. Any specific requests were immediately shot down. Water was served without ice while temperatures in the 90. Ambiance, not much. read more

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This was our favorite tasting! We were in Paso for a month and were dazzled by everything! Ray was amazing and shared all of the wonderful aspects of this amazing company. Sustainable in every way. From the bees to the 200 sheep and so much more! But the wine was so yummy we joined the wine club. The patio was welcoming and dog friendly. Coming back for the estate tour! Even though it is kinda far from town it is a can't miss!! read more

What a great tour we had by our guide Lisa . Her information about the sustainability factor of the wines produced here were explained in a way even the most novice wine drinker could understand. The wines were yummy and the grounds beautiful. The drive there was also stunning. Thanks Lisa and Tablas Creek. Can't wait for a return visit! read more

Amazing winery in a beautiful area. All the wines there were great. If you're into big bold punch you in the face reds...this may not be your jam. They do traditional Rhone blends and all on used oak. These are delicate and nuanced wines, but they are very flavorful. You won't get palate fatigue drinking these. We joined their wine club and can't wait to visit again to pick up our fall collection! read more

Tablas Creek has a unique history with roots intertwined with French viticulture. I appreciated the mature tasting host we had due to her knowledge, experience and sense of duty to educate and explain the many nuances in crafting these fine wines. Since this is on the outskirts and a destination location, you'll see more fans than casual drop-ins. Highly recommended if you like Rhone varietals with an American twist. read more

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Tablas Creek wasn't really on our radar as we planned for our Paso Robles trip, until I read an article that they have French influenced wines and are organic! The wines we loved have such a bright unique flavor, perfect for a weeknight wine. NOT TO MENTION they are not just organic but BIODYNAMIC. Never even heard of biodynamic until Tablas, and they were very informative throughout our tasting. Tablas ended up being one of our favorite wineries during our trip! We went home with the Panolpolie 2017, En Goblet 2018, Full Circle 2017, and Mourvedre 2018. read more

We visited in November 2021 with a friend who is a member. It was easily our favorite winery stop of the day! What stood out about Tablas Creek was gorgeous ambiance outside, and the wine delish and crisp (especially the whites for me, surprising since I usually enjoy reds). More than that though I felt wonderful after drinking it, perhaps it was the lower alcohol content? I learned quite a bit about the vines from our lovely server. I was fascinated to learn they don't water the vines, and learn more about the differences between organic, etc. We learned about the blight on the vineyards right now, and more about what the vineyards are fighting to keep producing world class wine. The visit was completely aligned what makes Paso stand out with special small-town vibes. I will be back, and likely become a member next time I'm there! read more

As a wine region, Paso Robles is known for their focus on blends. For the most part the blends fall into several categories: 1) Bordeaux-style (think cab!) 2) (Southern) Rhône-style (think of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which is known for Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre) 3) Zinfandel-based (not as prominent) 4) "unusual" combinations Tablas Creek is a pioneer of the Rhône-style blends, so for the most part the winery is synonymous with "Rhône-style" when talking about Paso Robles. This is in huge part due to the partnership of Château de Beaucastel, a prominent and prestigious estate producing Châteauneuf du Pape, and Vineyard Brands, their exclusive importer. In the '90's, they set out to purchase land in Paso and undergo a 3-year quarantine process for their vine cuttings, convinced that Paso had a similar Mediterranean climate and high pH soils (due to the calcareous limestone) as Beaucastel. The winery has been certified organic since 2003 and hold Biodynamic certification (farming sustainability practices) since 2017. During my research I learned about Tablas Creek's contribution to the Paso Robles wine culture, which also has its legion of fans. I was determined to make this one of my "must-try" wineries during my first visit to Paso Robles. Unfortunately for me I came at the worst possible time: temperatures were expected to be in the 110+F in the afternoon, and my originally scheduled Sunday afternoon tasting got rescheduled to Monday, the day I was to return home. Tablas did reach out early enough for me to slot in an alternate 3rd winery for Sunday, which was kind of them. Because I was only taking a few sips of each of the wines I was doing myself a disservice. Luckily a kind couple allowed me to drink the equivalent of 2 glasses of Esprit de Tablas 2017 a few days earlier back at my hotel - and I was hooked! On the day of my visit I was led to a table with shade. I was also given a small canteen of water and a glass in which I could pour out the water. It's unfortunate that I ended up drinking more of the water than the wine - which gives me more of a reason to revisit this winery next time. THE TASTINGS - Grenache 2017 (100% Grenache) - Mourvèdre 2018 (100% Mourvèdre) - Syrah 2017 (100% Syrah) - Le Complice 2017 (67% Syrah, 21% Grenache, 12% Terret Noir) - Esprit de Tablas 2017 (40% Mourvèdre, 35% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 5% Counoise) - Esprit de Tablas 2016 (46% Mourvèdre, 31% Syrah, 18% Grenache Noir, 5% Counoise) - [Extra tasting: Esprit de Tablas Blanc 2017 (68% Rousanne, 17% Grenache Blanc, 7% Picpoul Blanc, 4% Picardan, 4% Clairette Blanche)] $20 tasting, waived with 2-bottle minimum purchase Based on the few sips I learned of each taster, I learned that the biggest strength of Tablas Creek is their *blends*. Didn't enjoy so much their single varietals. As a red drinker I really enjoyed the Esprit de Tablas Blanc since I've never tasted a white blend with those grapes. I bought it for the No1DP, though I am tempted to just keep the bottle for myself (or buy another one on my next visit). My other bottle purchase was the Esprit de Tablas 2017 because a sip of it instantly confirmed my suspicion that I liked this wine even from several days ago. I personally enjoyed it because it's full-bodied but with a smooth finish that doesn't have as much of a dry-mouth feel as anything with cab. I also learned that both the white and red Esprit blends are also good when aged. Tablas Creek is my second favorite winery in Paso Robles. Not only do I need to revisit this winery again to update the review to give it a more fair assessment, I might need to snag a few more bottles of Esprit de Tablas 2017 for the occasions that might call for it... read more

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A wonderful spring day after a rainfall the previous week and everything was green and beginning to sprout. Heidi was our wine tasting navigator and led us through a flight of whites followed by a flight of reds. The wines were still young (2017-2020) at this all bio-dynamic, no pesticide winery. A partnership between families, a familial link to Beaucastel, confirms their legacy and seriousness. The reds showed complexity and promise but currently very tannic. All socially distanced tables, personalized attention and service, with many people bringing their dogs who curled up at their feet under the tables napping in the warm stone terrace. A wonderful adventure. read more

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It is rare that I visit a winery and like every single wine I taste, in fact, it's pretty much unheard of. But at Tablas Creek there was not one wine I didn't enjoy, along with my husband and our friend. We all thought every wine was amazing! Our server, Jake, was fantastic! He was friendly, funny, informative and answered every question we had. We really loved having him as our server. I was never familiar with Rhone wines, so he taught us all about the varietal, and explained in depth the background of the winery, and their sibling winery in France, Château de Beaucastel. Loved that their vines were imported from France and have so much history attached to them. My favorite wines were their Dianthus Rose, En Gobelet, and Cotes de Tablas. I ended up joining their wine club, something I never thought I would do at a winery so far from home. I know it will be well worth it! Hopefully we are able to drive up for pick ups sometimes, since they only do them twice a year. My last thing to mention is their awesome water bottle system! When you walk in there are steel insulated water bottles sitting in ice, and also a filtered water dispenser for you to refill. When you are done, drop the bottle off and go on you way. Super smart and eco-friendly. My husband even filled his own personal water bottle he had in the car using their system. If you are in Paso, definitely check out this winery! read more

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Great find in the Paso Wine Area. First off their facility is beautiful. Red umbrellas over beautiful wood tables. Very conducive to a really enjoyable wine tasting adventure. Our server Nasa was attentive and very knowledgeable about the wines and how they are sourced. They have an amazing Grenache and Mourvèdre wine. Their flagship Esprit wines are very tasty. One of favorite spots to visit. Price point for the wines are competitive for the area. Ranging from $28-$76 depending on the wine you choose. We will be back when in Paso Robles. read more

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Always enjoy the visit. My 2nd time and another nice host, happy to be trying their new tasting menu. We tried all three flights and they were all very good. We even got to try a couple that were not in the menu. Needless to say we walked out with more than we had planned. read more

One of my new favorite wine discoveries of 2019. I tried Tablas Creek wines while at a dinner event in Bakersfield and I've been in love with their wine ever since. A little side note: I've recently developed an allergic reaction to wines. However, drinking Tablas Creek wines have not triggered any allergies. I believe it has to do with the biodynamic technique of how they farm and organic way of growing their grapes. I am so glad my family, friends and I took time to visit their vineyard. Even if they ran out of my favorite bottle, I'm still happy so get to try their wine tasting. I even became a club member! If you're in Paso Robles, visit Tablas Creek and enjoy their wine while listening to their fascinating history and passion for making wine. read more

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Since the wine tasting event at DotxOtt, we have been Tablas fans. We bought 3 bottles then and went through them too quickly. No worries, we just decided to stop by the winery itself and get more. A dozen bottles and a wine club membership later, we are happy campers. I think the Oaso Robles wines are finally coming into their own. No longer Is Napa Valley the ONLY good place for California winesNeed to have some snacks here. Otherwise awesome. read more

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Friends from SLO picked us up at Morro Bay and drove us out along country roads lined with oak trees to this incredible vineyard and tasting. But it's all about more that tasting wine. Tablas is certified organic (no added sulfates and sustainable) but takes it up a notch with biodynamic practices. Biodynamic means caring for the soil and integrating livestock to nourish the soil. Also, using the astrological calendar to plan plantings. Use the earth, air and stars. Let the land do its thing! Just a few basics to biodynamics. At Tablas, a herder moves sheep and Alpacas around the vineyard to control weeds, fertilize and build a healthy soil grapes will thrive in. They have 2-guard donkeys. Um, picture that. Mostly dry famed to reflect the character of the land to make the purest wine. We tasted 10 wines. Each a story to tell and our wine server amazed us with detail after detail. No stumping her! We bought the 2017 Grenache (spicy red fruit notes) and 2017 Granache Blanc (flavor of citrus and green apple) and opened the Blanc on the patio and shared a bottle ow wine. What a warm warm winter day to sit outside surrounded by old majestic oak trees, grape vines, blues skies, and sunshine on biodynamic farmed land and enjoy fruit of the vine. There are only a few vineyards in Paso Robles that care for the soil and use biodynamic practices - put Tablas on your wine tasting list! Bring a few friends! read more

Had a great time, wonderful asthetic, and amazing wines! Thank you Ray for taking good care of us!

Came for a tasting. Out of 6 wine, really liked 4 of them, surprisingly. Got to say the Tablas de Espirit 2017 was so delicious. Got two bottles and they were gone. Outside they have water bottle for you to rehydrate. You can have tasting in the in side or outside - which is more relaxed and you just walk up to the bar. But it was cold so we opted for inside. Definitely worth checking out when you are in the area. read more

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This place was ok. Tbh, it was not our fav tasting as the wines were just ok and the server was not very helpful or informative. My fav part of my tasting here was the very cute dog out table neighbors had. I don't think I would revisit this place. read more

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We had such a fun experience here with Lizzie. She was so knowledgeable and we had an awesome conversation about the wine, the vineyard, the viticulture and the area. We love some education with our wine, and Lizzie provided that in spades. Thanks for a really informative and fun tasting! read more

We were lucky to get the recommendation from our Airbnb host for this amazing winery. The first visit ended with a wine club membership. Tablas Creek has a great selection of white, red, and rose wines. If you are fortunate enough to have Pixie as your server, then you will learn all of the great details of Paso Robles. All servers are great, but Pixie is just amazing. read more

What a lovely place for a wine tasting! This was a stop on a girl's central coast weekend, this winery recommended by the brother of one of us. Everyone who we interacted with was very friendly and helpful, the outdoor tasting patio lovely, and the wines were delicious. I am sorry not to live closer so I could come back and try more of their wonderful wines. I walked away with only two bottles but could have bought several more. This is definitely worth a stop on your PR wine tour. read more

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We have been members here for over 4 years and couldn't have been happier! Tablas creek is the best winery in this region and has exceptional Rhone varietals. They have an extensive selection of whites and reds. Tasting fee is $15 which is waived upon wine purchase. Instead of doing a conventional tasting we requested Evelyn (who was pouring wine for us) to pour whites for me and reds for my husband. We had the BEST experience coz she poured the perfectly complimenting reds and whites like Patelin tablas Vs Patelin Blanc and Espirit Vs Espirit blanc. Each wine was better than the other! I loved her beautiful French accent and she explained every wine with great passion. The grounds are beautiful and you could sit outside in their patio or do an inside tasting. They also provide cold water in steel water bottles which is so helpful when you are wine tasting esp during summer. They offer 2 great membership options. I prefer the VINdependant option where you are only committed to 6 bottles per year of your choice. You can get it all in one shipment and they do $10 shipping special in April. As a VINdependant you get 10% off regular price and 20% off case. You can also do the traditional VINsider option where the wine maker chooses the wine and sent in 6 bottle twice a year. That offers 20% discount on retail and 25% off case. Some of their wines like the very highly rated Panoplie (rated 99 by wine advocate) and some other great varietals like Counoise and collector's edition wines are only available for members. read more

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If you enjoy wines more along what you'd find in France, this place is definitely up your alley. I actually don't so much but with everyone's pallet being different, I have to give 5 stars for the experience. Our winetender Evelyn (sorry, French version of the name), was very informative in a playful manner. She brought out vines, maps, charts, and yes, wine. We had a very personal tasting and it was great. I like what Tablas Creek stands for and everyone we came across was helpful and friendly. They make wine for someone with different preferences than my wife and I so we probably wont be back, but I recommend the winery. read more

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We had a wonderful tour and tasting at this family owned and operated winery. Heidi did a great job explaining the location and processes taken to grow traditional French wines. We ended the tour with a private sit down tasting of 12 estate grown wines. We enjoyed their wine so much that we joined their wine club so that we can experience and learn more about French wines. read more

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Frank at Zin Alley recommended this place because of our preference for white wines. He steered us right! We called ahead to see if we could make a reservation, and even though they were getting close to their last tasting times, they fit us in. We were seated at a corner table on the first level and our server, Samantha, came over to introduce herself and find out what we wanted to taste. My sister and I both chose the white wine tasting since that's why we were there. When Sam brought our first three pours, she explained the biodynamics certification of Tablas Creek and their use of organic grapes. For being so young, she was very well versed in the wines. We spent about an hour tasting and visiting with Sam and ended up buying several bottles. The wines were great tasting and there were several to choose from. The Viognier was especially good. This place is somewhat out of the way and off the beaten path, but it's totally worth the drive. I'll go back for sure! read more

Beautiful grounds. Tasted outside. Ray poured our wine and shared his knowledge and passion for Tablas Creek and their wines. We will be back. read more

We enjoyed a delightful tasting in a beautiful setting. Dustin was wonderful on every level. Knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. Great combo with great wine! We'll be back! read more