Taking a page from the Rhône's use of Rolle the white grape in rosé, Tablas Creek has used it here to perfection, under its other name, Vermentino. Bright candied strawberries, and cut fresh rhubarb are accented by soaring citrus accents. The palate loads up on fresh bright fruits, flavours of blood orange and early-season wild strawberries play alongside crushed slate, ripe raspberry and just a faint whisper of garrigue. (CP)

A pale pink, the 2023 Rosé Patelin de Tablas opens in the glass with a blend of dusty rose and white strawberries complemented by hints of lemon oil. It balances ripe orchard fruits and sweet spice with cool-toned acidity to unfold a juicy and energetic display. The 2023 resolves nicely crunchy and long with a salty edge that keeps the taster looking for more. Beautifully done. (EG)