2008 Castle Rock Pinot Noir Mendocino

Mendocino County, California

Castle Rock Pinot Noir is undeniably one of the best values in our entire portfolio of wine gems. The 2006 Mendocino bottling got a plug on MSNBC as one of the 15 best US red wine values under $15. We like this new 2008 vintage from 100% Mendocino County Pinot Noir grapes even better! Since its inception in 1994, Castle Rock Winery has built an enviable reputation for producing high quality wines at affordable prices for discerning wine lovers. Founder Greg Popovich has established a successful business model that minimizes corporate overhead while selecting quality grapes from prestigious appellations of California, Washington and Oregon to deliver top values in wine. Winemaker August Briggs is recognized as one of the established stars of the California wine industry. It is a winning combination!

Castle Rock Pinot Noir Mendocino comes from grapes grown in beautiful Mendocino County in northern California, where vineyards were first planted in the early 1860's. Mendocino County offers ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir, and this wine proves it! This elegant Pinot is garnet red in color with medium body and delicate aromas of cherries, violets and rose petals. It offers complex flavors and a rich, silky texture, with layers of cherry, raspberry and strawberry leading into a long, refined finish.

Enjoy Castle Rock Pinot Noir Mendocino County over the next 4-6 years with roast pork, grilled salmon, vegetable lasagna and smoked gouda.