Terre Rouge Syrah Les Côtes de l'Ouest
An expressive bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, and plum, layered with violet, black pepper, smoked meat, olive, dried herbs, and earthy spice. The flavors are intense full of dark fruit, pepper, herbs, smoke, and mineral earth. Terre Rouge is the Rhône-focused label of Easton Wines, founded by winemaker Bill Easton in California’s Sierra Foothills. Easton was an early advocate for Rhône varieties in the region and has spent decades working with grapes such as Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Viognier. The Terre Rouge wines are built around the idea that the Sierra Foothills can produce Mediterranean and Rhône varieties
Grape Varietal: Syrah
Feature: Sustainable
Country: United States
Region: California
Appellation: Sierra Foothills
Grape Profile: Syrah typically features rich fruit flavors such as blackberry, plum, and blueberry. It often carries secondary notes of spices, black pepper, and sometimes smoked meat or olive-like savory elements. The use of oak in aging can introduce flavors of vanilla, toast, and coffee.
Region Profile: The Sierra Foothills AVA, established in 1987, is a large and historic American Viticultural Area located along the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains in eastern California. Spanning parts of eight counties, including El Dorado, Amador, and Calaveras, this AVA covers over 2.6 million acres, making it one of California’s largest.
Pair with: Steak. Grilled and roasted meats. Hearty vegetables like mushrooms, squash, and carrots. Stews, rich sauces and demi-glazes. Hard, aged cheeses like Gouda and Cheddar.
