Castle Rock Pinot Noir Mendocino County

Castle Rock

Other · Pinot Noir
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
82 /100
Reviews
23
professional

Vintages

1
2010 Other 82/100
Pinot Noir
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Community Reviews

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82.0
Avg Score
89
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Taster #3872 · Jan 15, 2019
89/100
Decanted nicely, fruity forward with light peppery finish
2010 vintage
Taster #0389 · Dec 20, 2015
Just ok-did not improve over a couple of days
2010 vintage
Taster #5534 · Nov 25, 2013
85/100
Wow...only 82 points? settle down picky Pinot people. It's very quaffable on a week night...light and refreshing with food
2010 vintage
Taster #2116 · Nov 7, 2013
86/100
It's a decent pinot- just run of the mill really. Pours fairly transparent and drinks extremely fruity. A bit of a finish but not much of interest here. A nice piece of salmon or roasted chicken might add a bit of interest- not bad, just somewhat generic to my palate. 2006 version was rated by F & W as one of the best pinots under 15$- maybe it's just coasting on laurels at this point.
2010 vintage
Taster #7890 · Jun 26, 2013
85/100
A more than pleasant enough Cali Pinot for the price. A nice spiciness and Pinot "tang". Not at all complex or long in the finish, but for ~$10, a fine weeknight selection.
2010 vintage
Taster #7287 · Jun 19, 2013
79/100
Darker in color than most Pinot but surprising little taste or finish. There are better pinots out there like Leese Fitch in this price range.
2010 vintage
Taster #5534 · Apr 18, 2013
85/100
Nice for the price...will buy again
2010 vintage
Taster #6601 · Apr 1, 2013
83/100
Thin, but nothing offensive. Drinks easier than the slightly acidic bite on the nose would suggest. Mid palate seems to be the best part of this one. Solid choice in the under $10 range.
2010 vintage
Taster #3187 · Mar 31, 2013
85/100
S: blueberry and new leather T: definitely fruit forward, more of a fruity Pinot vs earthy, a little hot mid palette therefore docked it 2 points, a nice berry finish. Paired well with ham. This one may be a bit underrated here on cellar tracker depending on your taste.
2010 vintage
Taster #5750 · Mar 28, 2013
83/100
Better entry level Pinots in the $10 range than this - Bogle, for instance. Very light with little nose, thin taste.. Would not buy again. Wasn't horrible, just thin.
2010 vintage
Taster #4634 · Dec 24, 2012
82/100
(13.5%) Back in 2007 this wine turned out to be a little steal. Given that for a mere $8 had to roll the dice on this one. I found it lush and warm with a soft, spiced finish. Definitely on the bigger, fruit forward side of California Pinot. Or as many say a Pinot on steroids. That said for $8 not a bad wine at all…
2010 vintage
Taster #0887 · Nov 29, 2012
87/100
Young but A great Balanced Pinot For Under $15 Nice Red color to the wine. Nose was a little tight and acidic, but nice frangrance. It wants to be a Big pinot noir but has a nice young cherry and vanilla flavor...Very nice balance between the two... Very good Pop and Pour PN Great for cocktail hour...
2010 vintage
Taster #5534 · Nov 17, 2012
84/100
Easy drinker...simple
2010 vintage
Taster #3520 · Oct 29, 2012
83/100
Rough at first; far better the second night
2010 vintage
Taster #5534 · Oct 15, 2012
85/100
Easy drinker...seemed solid to me...might buy again
2010 vintage
Taster #9779 · Aug 26, 2012
86/100
Fruity, almost sweet, mild Pinot that my wife liked which means something as she doesn't like pinot.
2010 vintage
Taster #2509 · May 12, 2012
76/100
Meh.
2010 vintage
Taster #4551 · May 5, 2012
86/100
Had with Steak, thought for a low priced Pinot it was not that bad. Silky with strawberry as dominate taste.
2010 vintage
Taster #8507 · Apr 16, 2012
70/100
Barely drinkable.
2010 vintage
Taster #7460 · Feb 1, 2012
80/100
Good not great. Like castle rocks merlot better.
2010 vintage
Taster #6697 · Jan 7, 2012
71/100
Thought it was sweet and not very good
2010 vintage
Taster #5855 · Jan 1, 2012
78/100
Initial taste - lite mouth, cherry, mild bodied.
2010 vintage
Taster #9172 · Dec 11, 2011
81/100
Medium rubt red. Earthy, classic Burgandy nose. Mouth feel is a little thin. Sour cherries. Tart. A little disappointing. I like their Sonoma County much more.
2010 vintage
Taster #1237 · Nov 25, 2011
78/100
Tasty, would drink again. Nothing special or extraordinary
2010 vintage