Castle Rock Winery

Los Carneros Pinot Noir

8.323 ratings
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Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Kyle Lockhart

Good clean Pino Noir. Nothing special, but it doesn't have any faults either. This wine isn't blindingly sweet either, which can't be said for a lot of similar wines in this price range. If you've never had a Pino Noir, this is a good first bottle.

Good clean Pino Noir. Nothing special, but it doesn't have any faults either. This wine isn't blindingly sweet either, which can't be said for a lot of similar wines in this price range. If you've never had a Pino Noir, this is a good first bottle.

1 person found it helpfulDec 15th, 2015
Lynn Renz

Lovely wine we had at my daughter’s wedding

Lovely wine we had at my daughter’s wedding

Oct 14th, 2019
Tree Kilpatrick

Definite fruit forward nose. Strawberry jam and canned black cherries. Slight licorice or black peppercorn in there. Light classic rose-petal-color in the glass. Tart and a hint sweet on the palate. Dusty hot cocoa and more of the peppery anise or licorice thing from the nose. Juicy and fruity for Pinot, but has the density and weight I like in my CA Pinot’s as well. Fairly simple, but a nice sipper on a Tuesday in January.

Definite fruit forward nose. Strawberry jam and canned black cherries. Slight licorice or black peppercorn in there. Light classic rose-petal-color in the glass. Tart and a hint sweet on the palate. Dusty hot cocoa and more of the peppery anise or licorice thing from the nose. Juicy and fruity for Pinot, but has the density and weight I like in my CA Pinot’s as well. Fairly simple, but a nice sipper on a Tuesday in January.

Jan 9th, 2019
Yuliana Cortes

Open about 30 mins before driving then it’s ok

Open about 30 mins before driving then it’s ok

Jan 6th, 2019
Lauren Candee

Smokey Pinot noir! Enjoyed!

Smokey Pinot noir! Enjoyed!

Nov 15th, 2017
Oliver Marvin

Eh

Nov 3rd, 2017
Deborah Lyman

Taste of sweet cherries and a hint of cinnamon. Also can smell a little oak.. Has a nice smooth finish.

Taste of sweet cherries and a hint of cinnamon. Also can smell a little oak.. Has a nice smooth finish.

May 30th, 2017
Maximilian Beissel

Easily drinkable, velvety, smooth finish. Notss of oak. Mild, well mannered Pinot that does not sacrifice character.

Easily drinkable, velvety, smooth finish. Notss of oak. Mild, well mannered Pinot that does not sacrifice character.

May 5th, 2017
Rebecca Deroche

Fruity nose. Smooth with a long satisfying finish.

Fruity nose. Smooth with a long satisfying finish.

Apr 29th, 2017
Doug Stump

Best Pinot I have had under $25

Best Pinot I have had under $25

Dec 28th, 2016