Castle Rock Winery

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Fresh, vivid and inviting for its juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, persisting right through the open textured finish.

SILVER MEDAL SF Intl Wine Comp (2013 vintage). Elegant with a lighter style; black cherry, plum and spice lead to a silky mouthfeel and soft finish.

Bright and alive, exhibits pure aromas and flavors of wild strawberries and dried earth. Long and lush finish.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Very user-friendly and delicious, the flavorful '11 Castle Rock California Cuvee Pinot Noir serves up flavors that come to the fore; ripe fruit, with a savory note.

The Castle Rock Columbia Valley Pinot Noir is rich, deep, and dark; loaded with more texture than most pinots; ripe and round in the finish.

More on the elegant side. Red fruit flavors deliver a smooth, red wine experience; bright and frisky in the finish; soft tannins in the aftertaste.

The Castle Rock Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is light and elegant; soft on the palate; light tannins; stylish finish.

BRONZE MEDAL LA Intl Wine Comp (2013 vintage). Expresses delicate aromas of melon, and crisp apple; yielding ripe tropical notes with just a hint of vanilla. Balanced and crisp in the finish.

Concentrated flavors of cassis, blackberry, black cherry and ripe plum, with a hint of light oak, and its finish is smooth and harmonious; excellent accompaniment to beef, lamb, and game dishes and a

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A nicely focused effort, the fresh and fruity '07 Castle Rock Merlot plays it by the book as a fine, medium bodied, red wine; soft and easy in the finish.

The Castle Rock Russian River Valley Chardonnay is an ultra-rich example of the varietal; ripe, core fruit, with an added note of creaminess.

88 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '08 Castle Rock Riesling shows the brilliantly clean, racy acidity of Monterey that provides backbone and firmness to the citrus, peach, wildflower and mineral flavors.

Creamy and alluring, the generously endowed Castle Rock Reserve Chardonnay dances onto the palate with ripe, core fruit flavors and sweet vanilla; lots to like here.

A focused wine, yet not heavy, bringing to mind flavors of cassis, mint, wintergreen, blackberry and cloves that mingle with a-tad-coarse tannins in a harmonious ensemble; great value!

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. An attractive red, the zesty, red-fruited '06 Castle Rock Zinfandel is an impressive it is user-friendly, palate textures; soft tannins in the aftertaste.

A classic Cabernet, aromas of black cherry and spice on the palate. Flavors of berry, earth, and vanilla flavors; long finish.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A pure and exact wine, the well-measured '07 Castle Rock Reserve Sauvignon Blanc exhibits fine lemon peel and core fruit aromas and flavors; deliciously pure.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. With a toss of cranberry flavors and clear varietal notes onto the palate. Soft and easy tannins.

An outstanding Chardonnay with excellent concentration of ripe pear, apple and tropical aromas; full bodied; slightly butterscotch with highlights of toasted hazelnuts.

The Castle Rock Merlot drinks smooth and well; poised with finely woven red and black fruit flavors; textured in the finish.

A Beautiful Pinot Noir expressing ripe cherry and berry fruit aromas with a whisper of vanilla and Asian spice. Medium bodied.

Expresses ripe boysenberry and cranberry aromas; supple berry impressions on the palate and a balanced finish.

Castle Rock produces one of the best Syrahs in the state; loaded with lots of big fruit flavors.

FOUR STARS, RESTAURANT WINE. The '07 Castle Rock Zinfandel is ripely flavored (berries, berry jam), full bodied, lightly woody, and long on the palate; an impressive wine at the price.

Castle Rock Cabernet stays long and tastefully on the palate; superb ripe cherry flavors; excellent with Beef Wellington.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A well-defined effort, the red-fruited '02 Castle Merlot slides down the palate with great ease; smooth and delectable, this wine is perfect for a party and mild food entrees.

Green apple, lime, and pear. Great acidity leads to a long finish. 13.5% ABV.

Ripe and fruity with a blending of vanilla, pear, citrus and melon flavors, subtle oak undertones and a long, balanced finish.

This blend has an excellent montage of flavors; bright and pure red fruit prominent from start to finish.

Columbia Valley. Aromas of berries with a hint of herbs and spice. Textured flavors of blackberry and cassis. 13.5% ABV

Mendocino. Dried herb aromas and green apple and pear nectar flavors. Medium-bodied. 13.5% ABV

Aromas of ripe berry, coffee, grain and spice. Palate of cherry, blackberry and plum. 13.5% ABV.