Easton Wines Easton Cabernet Franc Monarch Mine Vineyard [2013] 750ml/Red

Sierra Foothills Rhone Specialist

Bill Easton, who ran a wine shop and wine bar in California's East Bay Area for over 20 years, was fascinated by the wines of the Rhône and southern France, and in the mid-1980s decided to make his own wine in Amador County, Shenandoah County. He founded “Terre Rouge and Easton Wines” in the Valley. The area surrounding the winery and fields is red granite soil, giving it the name "Terre Rouge" (red soil).

This wine region was born during the gold rush in the 1850s, went into decline due to Prohibition in the 1920s, and was revived in the 1970s. It is characterized by its high altitude, strong sunlight, and temperature differences between day and night. Terre Rouge & Easton Wines' own vineyards and contract vineyards span four districts (Placer, El Dorado, Amador, Carcavelas) in the Sierra Foothills, which stretches 200km from north to south with the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background. Many of the fields are located at an altitude of over 300m, and the high temperatures inland and the difference in temperature between day and night preserve the acidity.

The granite soils also give the grapes firm tannins, allowing the concentrated grapes to produce wines with structure that can withstand long aging. In addition to all of our vineyards being grown organically, the winery takes advantage of the strong sunlight of the inland Sierra Foothills and uses solar panels to generate electricity.

Wines with diverse styles and individuality

With two brands, ``Terre Rouge'' and his own name, ``Easton,'' he produces a wide range of wines, from low-priced house wines to premium single-vineyard wines. Most of the premium range is produced in small quantities, less than 600 cases per year, and many are from old vines over 30 years old. While Sierra Foothills wines are typically described as having iron and wild, earthy flavors, Terre Rouge's series of red wines has a balanced, raw meaty and refined spicy flavor. It is characterized by a harmonious taste.

Aromatic aroma of cherry and plum fruits mixed with green grass. Pure concentrated fruit is framed by stem tannins, and bright acidity brings the wine together elegantly. It has a refreshing feel and soft tannins, with characteristics reminiscent of Cabernet Franc from the Loire. 217 cases produced.

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