Tablas Creek Vineyard
Winery · San Luis Obispo County ·
Organic winery with Rhône-style wines and alpaca herd
Organic winery with Rhône-style wines and alpaca herd
"A Paso Robles winery importing French vine cuttings to produce Rhône-style wines, part of the Central Coast’s push to be recognized as a major, less-stuffy wine region." - Eater Staff
"A name to know for lovers of Rhône varieties, this winery almost single-handedly pioneered California’s Rhône movement. Founded in 1989 by the owners of famed Chateau Beaucastel and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands, the site was chosen for its similar terroir, and French cuttings were imported to California—an authenticity that persists in the flavors." - J'nai Gaither
"A highly regarded producer noted for organic, Rhône-style wines and a charming on-site herd of alpacas, often singled out as a favorite stop on mixed beverage tours of the Paso Robles region." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Born of a joint venture between American importer Robert Haas and Château de Beaucastel, this vineyard propagates its vines from Beaucastel stock and tends them organically and biodynamically, resulting in an almost bewildering range of noteworthy red and white wines. Tastings cost $25 and are limited to no more than four guests indoors or eight guests outdoors (club members taste for free); bookings are available online." - Food & Wine Editors
"A pioneer of California's Rhône movement, this estate started planting 125 acres of limestone vineyards in the 1990s with vine material from the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel; it has farmed organically from the beginning, earned Regenerative Organic Certified status for its environmental and labor practices, and integrates vineyard animals (a flock of 200 sheep and a full-time shepherd) into its stewardship—making it an ideal introduction to lesser-known Rhône varieties such as Bourboulenc and Vaccarèse." - Wanda Mann