Castle Rock Mendocino County Pinot Noir (75cl, 13.8%)

Castle Rock Mendocino County Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from Mendocino County, California, bottled at 13.8% ABV in a 750ml format. Castle Rock Winery operates as a virtual négociant, sourcing fruit from about 40 grape growers and crushing at leased facilities across several regions. The Mendocino County bottling draws exclusively from vineyards in that cool-climate inland region, with vineyard practices guided by Castle Rock's winemaking team. The nose opens with delicate violet and rose petal florals before ripe blackberry and strawberry, with subtle hints of cedar and caramel. The palate brings bright cherry and raspberry with juicy, medium-bodied weight, then ripe strawberry, vanilla spice, balanced acidity, orange peel and cinnamon. The finish is long, silky and refined, with lingering red fruit and gentle earthiness.