Expect blackberry, plum, gamy meat, black pepper, dried herb, and earthy notes with full body and structured tannins. Mourvèdre typically shows more savory, gamy character than Syrah or Grenache. At 13 years from vintage, the wine should be drinking well.
- Varietal
- Mourvèdre
- Region
- USA / California / Sierra Foothills
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, Rhône-influenced, structured, oak-aged
The producer
Terre Rouge (often spelled "Terra Rouge" in some references) is the Rhône-focused project of Bill Easton in the Sierra Foothills. The estate has been a longtime advocate for Rhône varietals in California's higher-elevation foothill terroir.
What critics say
Terre Rouge wines receive consistently solid reviews as benchmark Sierra Foothills Rhône-style wines.
Pairing
Grilled lamb shoulder, slow-roasted pork, mushroom-forward dishes