Castle Rock Reserve Pinot Noir

$18.99 -- Rated 88 points by Wine Spectator!

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"Offers a complex mix of creamy mocha, pear, fig and melon. Full-bodied and concentrated, gaining weight and depth on the finish. 1,800 cases made." -Wine Spectator

"This supple, mediumbodied wine offers rich complex layers of plum, cherry, sweet vanilla oak, spice, cinnamon and floral notes, with a long velvety finish." -Winemaker's Notes

Purchase Castle Rock Reserve Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2008

Region: Russian River Valley, CA

Rating: 88 pts

Lifespan: Drink through 2016

Grape: Pinot Noir

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