Tablas Creek - Erin Mason

WINE SOUNDTRACK USA Tablas Creek — The Rhône Spirit in CaliforniaWhat happens when two legendary wine families in France decide that the soul of the Rhône might have found a second home in California?That question is at the heart of Tablas Creek Vineyard, a pioneering estate in Paso Robles and the world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified® vineyard.In this episode of Wine Soundtrack USA, host Allison Levine meets Erin Mason to explore the remarkable story behind a partnership between the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands—a friendship that began decades before Tablas Creek planted its first vines.From France to California, their vision was bold: bring authentic Rhône grape varieties to a Mediterranean climate where they could thrive.What followed was more than a winery. It became a movement.With authentic French vine material, limestone soils, dry farming, native yeast fermentation, and traditional Rhône blending, Tablas Creek helped establish California as an important home for Rhône varieties. Millions of vines carrying Tablas Creek genetic material have since been planted far beyond the estate.And today, the story has taken another extraordinary turn: a commitment to regenerative organic farming that places the health of the land at the center of the future.Join Allison Levine and Erin Mason for a conversation about friendship, family, innovation, tradition, and the extraordinary journey that transformed a French dream into a California wine legacy.Wine Soundtrack USA goes beyond the bottle to discover the people and stories that make wine unforgettable.Produced by Claudio Latagliata, whose passion for the people behind great wines is woven into every episode.Listen to Tablas Creek with Erin Mason—and discover how the Rhône found a new voice in California.