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 th...

Community Tasting Notes (average 87 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 3 notes)

Rating for United States-California-Central Coast: 90 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>

2007. Very good. Smooth, fruity but not too sweet.

Courtneys pick. <br/>Not bad for the money.

peppery with grapey finish

Sweet and smooth