Red
Castle Rock Pinot Noir (Monterey County)
Monterey County · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Monterey County · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Monterey County
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- low
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
cranberry sauce · bay leaf dishes · grilled chicken · duck · pork · mushrooms
Rated vintages
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201486 pts
Punchy hibiscus and pomegranate notes mix with crushed black rocks and rose petals on the nose of this very reliable every-day drinker. The palate is earthy and herbal in character, with flavors of bay leaf, camphor, dried mint, pine sap and tangy cranberry juice making it very…
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201085 pts
Zesty Monterey acidity gives life to this Pinot and lifts it above being a mere candy bar. Yes, it's sweetish and direct in cherries, raspberries and cola, but that tang makes it easy to enjoy.
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200883 pts
Simple, with cherry jam, mint and cola flavors. Crisp coastal acidity makes it mouthwatering.