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Castle Rock Central Coast Pinot Noir 2008

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Castle Rock Central Coast Pinot Noir (2008)

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Winery:
Castle Rock Vineyard
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Region:
USA > California > Central Coast
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2012
UPC:
101-01510

User Tags:  spices, stone fruits, smooth, beef, plum, fish, fruit, berries, temperate fruits, salmon 


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What to Expect

California has long struggled with Pinot Noir. Finding the right vineyards for this most fickle of grape, one that enjoys a cool growing season yet needs warmth close to harvest to fully ripen, has proven a challenge in such a sunny state. Cooler areas eventually became identified; the Santa Rita Hills, Russian River Valley and Mendocino's Anderson valley are all prime spots for Pinot Noir in California. Unlike the lighter colored and sometimes delicate Pinots of Burgundy, California produces many rich, deep Pinots full of slightly chewy dark berry and cherry fruits with hints of cola, Asian spices and forest floor frequently adding complexity.

Winemakers Notes

A good Pinot Noir at a great price. It's very hard to find good Pinot Noir for under $20 per bottle but Castle Rock is varietally correct easy drinking with cherry aromas and has a smooth silky finish.

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Snooth User: CalKid
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I really liked it, sweet berry flavors (I think the stawberry really comes out), a touch of oak, nice finish, and delightfull all round.


December 2009

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"Soft and open-textured with vivid red plum and berry flavors on a polished frame, lingering nicely. Drink now. 8,000 cases made." (Dec. 15, 2008) This elegant medium-bodied wine offers aromas of cherry and spice. On the palate the wine gives flavors of berries, cinnamon, black cherry, sweet vanilla, oak, and floral notes, with a long velvety finish. This versatile wine pairs well with lamb, chicken, veal, salmon and light pasta dishes.


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Very food friendly!! Rather nondescript nose with a hint of soft sweet berry. Bright but mild berry fruit taste with a soft finish.


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Snooth User: Duke of the Deck
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Nice plum flavors. Smooth with pleasant aftertaste.


November 2009

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Castle Rock Monterey Pinot Noir is elegant and medium-bodied, offering aromas of cherry, tea and herbal spice. On the palate, the wine gives flavors of black cherry, plum and spice. It is smooth with a silky texture and mild tannins. This versatile food wine pairs well with lamb, chicken, veal, salmon and light pasta dishes.


June 2009

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Winemaker Notes - Our Castle Rock Pinot Noir is produced from grapes grown in a carefully selected group of California vineyards, at which the climate and soil conditions provide excellent growing conditions for this Burgundian varietal. The wine is elegant and medium-bodied, offering aromas of cherry, tea and herbal spice. On the palate it is smooth with a silky texture and mild tannins, giving flavors of black cherry, plum and spice, and finishing long and harmoniously, This versatile food wine pairs well with lamb, veal, salmon and light pasta dishes.


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