The 2010 Patelin de Tablas is a gorgeous, entry-level red from Tablas Creek. Dark red cherries, anise, spices and sweet herbs are some of the many notes that take shape in the glass. The 2010 boasts impressive density, length and sheer balance, especially for its price range. The blend is 39% Syrah, 36% Grenache, 22% Mourvedre and 3% Counoise. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. As always, my tasting at Tablas Creek was a bit of a marathon session covering several dozen wines, but that is just a testament to a world-class winery that excels at so many things. This year I tasted with proprietor Jason Haas, winemaker Ryan Hebert and assistant winemaker Chelsea Magnusson. Haas describes 2011 as a difficult year. A devastating spring frost reduced yields by as much as 40% in some places. Vintage 2010 was characterized by a long growing season, but without the huge heat spikes that were seen elsewhere. It was also much more plentiful, which gave the winery the quality and ability to bottle its four main red Rhone varieties separately. Tel. (805) 237-1231; www.tablascreek.com

2010 年份的 Patelin de Tablas 是一款豐滿濃厚的紅葡萄酒，果味濃厚，質(zhì)地輕薄。該酒由 39% 的 Syrah、36% 的 Grenache、22% 的 Mourvedre 和 3% 的 Counoise 混釀而成，是 California 最具價值的酒款之一。預期成熟時間：2012 年至 2015 年。

這款標準的 Rhone 風格的混釀酒品質(zhì)較高，可作為日常佐餐的紅葡萄酒。酒中帶有覆盆子和櫻桃的濃郁果味，還伴有櫻桃利口酒和檀木的風味，十分惹人喜愛。評分：86。