Terre Rouge & Easton Wine Dinner at Aster & Rose

We’re teaming up with Terre Rouge & Easton for a dinner that brings a little West Coast sunshine to the Maine coast, with Chef Michael steering the kitchen and Les pouring his best wines. Expect bold flavors, beautiful ingredients, and pairings that just make sense.

 

Our guest for the night, Les Doss (National Sales Manager for Terre Rouge & Easton), will be pouring, chatting, and giving you the inside scoop on what makes these wines so special—without ever making it feel like a lecture.

 

About Our Special Guest

Les Doss works closely with chefs and restaurants across the country, helping bring these Rhône-inspired and Italian varietal wines to life at the table. Translation: he knows exactly why what’s in your glass tastes so good with what’s on your plate.

 

The Menu

1st Course

Terre Rouge Fiddletown Viognier, 2023

Hors d’oeuvres

• English Pea Toast | Buttermilk Ricotta, Mint

• Scallop Crudo | Green Chili, Herbs

• Chickpea Pancake | Crab, Carrot

A bright, aromatic start.  Fresh, playful and just warming things up.

 

2nd Course

Easton Barsotti Vineyard Gamay Noir, 2023

• Semolina Cavatelli | Confit Wild Boar, Smokey Tomato & Plum, Fennel, Pine Nut

Chef Michael turns up the depth here with rich, savory, and exactly what this Gamay wants alongside it.

 

3rd Course

Terre Rouge Syrah Les Côtes de l’Ouest, 2017 (Magnum)

Terre Rouge Syrah DTR Ranch, 2011

• Peppercorn Roasted Duck Breast | Pommes Dauphine, Mirepoix, Luxardo Demi-Glace

This is the moment.  Deep, layered Syrahs paired with a dish that doesn’t hold back.

 

4th Course

Terre Rouge Muscat à Petits Grains, 2013

• Almond Financier | Peach Ice Cream, Honey Muscat Syrup

Sweet, floral, and just the right kind of finish.

 

Why You’ll Want to Be Here

A little east coast, a little California and a lot of really good food and wine.  Chef Michael’s cooking, Les is pouring and you?  You just have to show up and enjoy it!