The Winery Easton of Amador County of California

Winery Easton
The winery offers 18 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Terre Rouge and Easton Wines.
It is ranked in the top 8056 of the estates of California.
It is located in Amador County in the region of California
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The Winery Easton is one of the best wineries to follow in Amador County.. It offers 18 wines for sale in of Amador County to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the heart of Amador County, California, lies the Easton wine estate, a paradise for wine lovers. Easton Estate is one of the most beautiful wineries in the county and is particularly renowned for its unique and sought-after wines. Covering dozens of hectares of mountainous terrain, this estate fully takes advantage of the region's exceptional climate to cultivate a wide variety of grapes. Established in 1986 by Bill Easton and Jane O'Riordan, Easton Estate sets itself apart in the production of wines from Rhône and Zinfandel grape varieties. Easton has received numerous praises for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and its love for terroir. The estate is influenced by the philosophy of biodynamic agriculture, which means that all aspects, from lunar cycles to the use of natural fertilizers, are taken into account in order to produce the best possible wine. One of Easton Estate's unique characteristics is the blend of diverse and rich soils found on their property. Slate, granite, quartz, and basalt add complex and distinctive notes to their wines, creating truly unique flavors and aromas. This diversity is fully expressed in their wide range of wines, which offers something for every palate, from the light and fruity Rhône to the robust and spicy Zinfandel. Easton Estate's tasting cellar is open to the public all year round and is a real pleasure for all wine lovers. It provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere where visitors can taste exceptional wines while enjoying the beautiful view of the surrounding vineyards. In addition to producing high-end wines, Easton Estate is also known for its commitment to wine education.

Top Winery Easton wines

Looking for the best Winery Easton wines in Amador County among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Easton wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Easton wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Easton

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Easton

How Winery Easton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of roast monkfish with bacon, rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and... or chicken tagine with lemon confit (marrakech style).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Easton

On the nose the red wine of Winery Easton. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Easton. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Easton

  • 1999With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.85/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Easton.

  • Zinfandel
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Barbera
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Amador County

Historic heart of Californian Zinfandel in the Sierra Foothills (Gold Country): signature Zinfandel as king red (old vines >100 years) — powerful and spicy with notes of candied blackberry, plum, raspberry, black cherry, pepper and a cocoa touch, round tannins and generous alcohols (14-16%). Rhône grapes (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier) as sunny backup, Italian (Sangiovese, Barbera). Hot high-altitude climate (300-600 m), decomposed granitic soils.

The top white wines of Winery Easton

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Easton

How Winery Easton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of mussel clusters, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or chicken hasselback.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Easton

On the nose the white wine of Winery Easton. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Easton. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Easton

  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Easton.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

The top sweet wines of Winery Easton

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Easton

How Winery Easton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or goat cheese such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, lamb colombo or lasagna salmon goat cheese zucchini.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Easton

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Easton. often reveals types of flavors of dried fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Easton

  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Easton.

  • Zinfandel

The word of the wine: Warm

A wine rich in alcohol whose power is expressed by an alcoholic nose and a burning sensation in the mouth.

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Planning a wine route in the of Amador County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Easton.

Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel

Generous, high-alcohol reds with a dark robe and indulgent palate, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, liquorice, cinnamon and cooked fruit. Also vinified as a popular sweet rosé (White Zinfandel). Star of California (Lodi, Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Paso Robles) with sought-after century-old vines. Identical to Italian Primitivo and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.

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