At a glance

Producer

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Region

Paso Robles, California, USA

Grape variety

Bourboulenc

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$30-$38 USD

Tasting profile

Lemony citrus, white flowers, fresh-cut herbs, saline mineral finish. Bright, zesty, energetic palate.

Evolution: Will develop a honeyed note and more waxy texture with 2-3 years of age.

At peak: At peak: more rounded, subtle herbal and orchard fruit notes; retaining vibrancy but enhanced complexity.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-High (crisp, fresh)

Tannins

Very low (white varietal, minimal skin contact)

Alcohol

Approx. 12.5%

Aging potential

Short-Medium (up to 5 years; most vibrant in first 2-3 years)

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2024 to 2026

Optimal window

2024 to 2027

Current status

Accessible now; will gain complexity

Current condition

Fresh and vibrant, with noted varietal character

Bourboulenc produces delicate, aromatic wines that peak within their first 2-4 years, offering the best interplay of freshness and complexity when young but able to evolve moderately with short-term cellaring.

Food pairing

Seafood (crab, oysters, grilled shrimp), Mediterranean salads, goat cheese, herbed roast chicken, vegetable terrines.

Serving

Serving temperature

8-10°C / 46-50°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 10/10

Dry-farmed estate vineyards, solar energy for winery operations, sheep and alpaca for natural weed control and fertilization, minimal packaging, on-site water recycling, cover cropping, biodiversity corridors.

Tablas Creek is widely regarded as a world leader in sustainable and regenerative viticulture, holding all major certifications in organic and biodynamic farming as well as being the first American winery to be Regenerative Organic Certified. Vineyard is dry-farmed or minimally irrigated in most years, with extensive biodiversity, natural grazing, on-site energy generation and recycling. Packaging is light-weight and recyclable. As a result, environmental impact is minimized through every stage. For domestic US consumption, carbon footprint is among the lowest of any major wine produced; for export, shipping adds moderate additional impact. Overall, industry-leading sustainability standards.