Castle Rock Monterey Pinot Noir 2005
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- Winery:
- Castle Rock Estate
- Varietal:
- Pinot Noir
- Region:
- USA > California > Central Coast
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now - 2011
- UPC:
- 83837006186
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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.
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They say Pinot Noir is the healthiest of all the red wines... Well, I'm not a doctor but this is a tasty wine at a very reasonable price. I enjoyed the plum and berry flavors with a hint of oak. A little sweet and crisp at the start and finishes with a little spice but is still smooth. Reminds me of Agent Blush!
June 2007
Our Castle Rock Pinot Noir is produced from grapes grown in Monterey County along the Central Coast of California, where the climate and soil quality provide excellent growing conditions for this Burgundian varietal. Here, the cooling air from Monterey Bay helps to produce a longer growing season for grapes, with extra grape-time on the vines leading to a characteristic depth of flavor in the wine. Our 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 read more...
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