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Terre Rouge 2007 Ascent Syrah (Sierra Foothills)
- Cellar Selection
- $85
This is one of the few California Syrahs that demands time in the cellar. Its tough tannins form an aloof astringency that makes it virtually undrinkable now, but it has an incredible core of blackberry, black currant and dark chocolate fruit. Peppery, anise, leather and spice notes, in addition to slightly caramelized vanillins from 100% new oak, impart great…
— S.H.
(5/1/2010)
Terre Rouge 2006 Ascent Syrah (Sierra Foothills)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
This is Terre Rouge’s priciest Syrah, a barrel selection of the best lots. It’s a big wine. No, make that huge. Godzilla-esque. Just explodes in the mouth with massive flavors of blackberry and black cherry jam, milk chocolate, anise, cedar and pepper. Finishes bone dry, and the tannins are also gigantic, but very finely ground. You need to cellar this puppy. Best…
— S.H.
(7/1/2009)
Terre Rouge 1999 Sentinel Oak Vineyard, Pyramid Block Syrah (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- $35
Hang onto your hat; here’s a very great Syrah. The aromas are hiding, now suggesting plum and blackberry, now black pepper, now freshly baked rhubarb pie. In the mouth, it knocks out with grace and power. It’s soft as silk, but complex and layered, and the richly tannic finish suggests aging potential. Not too long, though.
— S.H.
(7/1/2002)
Terre Rouge 1999 Syrah (Sierra Foothills)
- $22
What an interesting wine. It drinks like it really comes from someplace, which is to say, it has terroir. It smells earthy and peppery, with a perfume of cassis. It’s soft in tannins and acids, but utterly delicious. Hard to exaggerate the lip-smacking quality and fantastic finish.
— S.H.
(7/1/2002)
Terre Rouge 2008 Muscat a Petits Grains Vin Doux Naturel (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $15
Bill Easton doesn’t make this dessert wine every year, so when he does, especially of this caliber, it’s a good time to pick up some of this deliciously balanced dessert delight. It’s a very nuanced rendering of crisp, clean peach, pear and honey flavors that would go well with fruit desserts or anything involving almond paste.
— V.B.
(5/1/2012)
Terre Rouge 1999 Enigma White (Sierra Foothills)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
Opens with very attractive and complex aromas of white peach, apricot and smoke. The tremendous flavors show layers of fruit and spice that just roll off the palate. Still, this Rhone blend of Marsanne, Viognier, and Roussanne is quite dry, with terrific structure and intricate detail. Editors’ Choice.
— S.H.
(8/1/2001)
Terre Rouge 2000 Les Côtes de L'Ouest Syrah (California)
- Best Buy
- $15
Dark and sexy; there’s something erotic about this wine, with its seductive jammy flavors, velvety texture and spicy, long finish. After an initial bite of acidity, it turns soft as a goose-down pillow. In its own way, it’s perfect. And the price is unreal. Best Buy.
— S.H.
(7/1/2002)
Terre Rouge 2009 Viognier (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- $25
A silky-smooth Viognier with apricot and honey on the nose and taste that’s layered in flavors and textures and has an awesomely lingering finish without any of Viognier’s prediliction for oiliness. A fine example of Shenandoah Valley’s abilities for Rhône whites.
— V.B.
(9/1/2011)
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