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2010 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir gets 87 points!
Wine Spectator (Feb. 29, 2012 Issue) Castle Rock 2010 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 87 Points “A light, silky and inviting red, displaying red berry and spice flavors that float serenely over refined tannins. The finish lingers enticingly. Drink now through 2013.”
2010 Central Coast Chardonnay & 2009 Reserve Napa Cabernet named “Best Buys”
Wine & Spirits Magazine (February 2012): Castle Rock 2009 Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 87 points / Best Buy “Performing far beyond its price, this Cabernet includes a portion of mountain fruit (one third of the blend) and was aged for 18 to 22 months in barrel – both French and American oak. Rather than...
Great new Castle Rock reviews from Restaurant Wine Magazine
Nine great new Castle Rock reveiws from RESTAURANT WINE® Issues #139 & #140: “Castle Rock’s Pinot Noirs offer consistent quality and value” CASTLE ROCK, PINOT NOIR 2009 CENTRAL COAST, $112 ($14) **** “The 2009 Central Coast is softly textured, full bodied, and fairly intense in flavor; a Pinot with jammy, spicy, tobacco-like aromas/flavors, and medium...
Castle Rock’s Zinfandel receives 87 rating
Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine (January 2012) Castle Rock’s 2009 Mendocino County Zinfandel is awarded 87 points, a GOOD VALUE ($12) and “one puff”: “Kudos to Castle Rock for this oh-so easy-to-like, medium-bodied Zinfandel whose nicely ripened berryish aromas are geared first and foremost to youthful, friendly varietal fruit. Somewhat round and open on the...
2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
The December issue of Wine Enthusiast has great things to say about Castle Rock’s 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 86 Points, $18 “Good Cabernet for the price. It’s pretty tough and hard in tannins, and very dry, but shows a fine, full-bodied structure, with classic blackberry and cassis flavors. Drink Now after a good...
2010 Castle Rock Columbia Valley Chardonnay
Wine Spectator (11/30/11 issue) The Castle Rock 2010 Columbia Valley Chardonnay was just awarded score of 87 points in its November issue: “Light and tangy, with pretty grapefruit and pear flavors, lingering nicely. Drink now. 5,000 cases made”
Wine & Spirits 25th Anniversery Buying Guide
Wine & Sprits, 25th Anniversary Buying Guide (Winter 2011) Listed the Castle Rock 2008 Columbia Valley Syrah in it’s “Top 100 Best Buys of the Year “ section and awarded score of 87 points: “Scents of anise and strawberry give a light, peppery character to this sweet, chewy syrah. A simple, straightforward red for barbeque.”
2009 Mendocino County Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Spectator (August 31 2010) awarded the Castle Rock 2009 Mendocino County Sauvignon Blanc a score of 86 points: “Citrus notes are joined by a hint of tropical passion fruit and pineapple flavors, which lend some charm to this wine. Shows great focus and refreshing acidity”
2008 Columbia Valley Syrah
Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine (July 2011) Castle Rock 2008 Columbia Valley Syrah is awarded 87 points, a GOOD VALUE and “one puff”: “Leads with a decent dollop of blackberry fruit, a whiff of smoky bacon and light spicy notes and is in all ways consistently varietal. It has structure to allow it to age...
2008 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Spectator (June 2011) awarded 2008 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon a score of 87 points: “Ripe, but not heavy, with currant and floral flavors and pear skin tannins that frame the finish.”
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