2013 Tablas Creek "Panoplie" Paso Robles Rhône Blend
SKU #1315161
95 points
Vinous
Glass-staining ruby. Complex, explosive aromas of ripe red berries, incense, peppery spices and fresh flowers develop a smoky mineral quality with air. Juicy, densely packed and precise on the palate, offering sappy black raspberry, cherry compote and spicecake flavors that show a very suave blend of richness and finesse. Tightens up steadily on the extremely long, incisive finish, which is framed by subtle, fine-grained tannins. (JR)
(9/2016)
94 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Like the Esprit release, the 2013 Panoplie is more firm and focused, with medium to full-bodied richness carrying impressive notes of plums, smoked herbs, caramelized meats and pepper. I love the tannin quality, but there's not a huge amount of flesh here either. Give bottles 2-4 years of cellaring and enjoy over the following decade. The blend of the 2013 is 75% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache and 10% Syrah, aged 20 months in foudre. (JD)
(8/2016)