Show threadJason HaasAug 26, 2023
Terret Noir is at a similar percent through veraison as Grenache, maybe 20% overall, though it's a little more uniform because we only have one block. This was one of the most advanced clusters. Note the characteristic large #TerretNoir berries. 5/9
Jason HaasDec 7, 2022

We have a new entry in our #GrapeMinute series at #TablasCreek. Today we released the video on one of our more obscure varieties, #TerretNoir! In one minute, I walk through its grape's history, how it grows in the vineyard, and what we like about it in the cellar.

If you'd like a deeper dive on this fascinating grape, we have that too, on our website: https://tablascreek.com/story/vineyard_and_winemaking/grapes/terret

#wine #grapes #winevideo #wineeducation

Terret Noir

Terret Noir is an ancient grape from the Languedoc, but one whose footprint in Châteauneuf-du-Pape has declined to just 2 acres. We imported it in 2003 as a part of our quest to get all 13 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape varieties, and have been pleased to discover its combination of vibrant…

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Jason HaasDec 3, 2022
A beauty shot as we head into the weekend that has significance beyond that.
This block, at the westernmost edge of #TablasCreek, is one of America's more interesting (read: obscure) #vineyard blocks. The site is home to several of our rarest #grape varieties, including #Vaccarese, #Picardan, #TerretNoir, #Bourboulenc, and #ClairetteBlanche. Their journey to the US included a stay in quarantine at UC Davis from 7 to as long as 13 years.