Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rouge 2015

The 2015 Patelin de Tablas has a savory, dark, Syrah-driven nose of blackberries, crushed rock, menthol and saddle leather, with a little sweet lift like honey graham crackers. The mouth shows black cherry, loam, and pepper spice, with chalky tannins and flavors of cranberry and freshly turned earth that come out on the finish. Delicious now, but with the substance and balance to age for up to a decade.

Pair with grilled meats, pastas with meat sauces, roast pork loin, beef stews, and beef or pork stir fries.