Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Rouge

Paso Robles, USA

The definitive California Rhône blend — Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, and Counoise from Beaucastel cuttings on Paso's calcareous limestone. Dark cherry, Provençal garrigue, lavender, black olive, and the warm Mediterranean generosity of Châteauneuf-du-Pape translated into Californian terroir. One of the American Rhône movement's finest achievements.

Pairing intelligence

• main: California's Rhône blend and California lamb — the wine's garrigue and lavender character mirrors the Provençal herbs; ratatouille's Mediterranean vegetables bridge both wine and meat
• main: The Mourvèdre and Grenache blend's Mediterranean spice and dark fruit finds perfect resonance in the paella's saffron and chorizo; mushroom adds earthy depth