The castle place we went to in napa — 4 years ago
Pale to mid Ruby in colour with great clarity. Aromatic red and black Cherry notes with rose petals. A stalky whole bunch note with a little spice. Those fresh cherry notes of medium weight but medium plus intensity transfer through to the palate. Very fresh, young with great potential for future complexity. I can see why it won the Trophy for Best Pinot Noir at both Royal Adelaide and Royal Hobart - both shows with extensive and high quality Pinot entries. Too young but I had to try the first of 6. Next in a year plus. Technical background: (whole berry ferments with 20% whole bunches. Aged in 25% new puncheons and Barriques). Ended up having the 2nd bottle 195 weeks later on 25th October 2024. Just a stunning Pinot Noir and even improving on that 2 Trophies standard. — 5 years ago

Baked pear and hazelnut. Honey and lean acidity on the finish. Wonderful with cheese plate and flatbread snacks. Yay Tasmania -- neat expression of cool climate PG. — 7 years ago
Cherry and spice, just like the label says. Great balance. This one is out of the park. — 8 years ago
Semi sweet :) — 9 years ago
Palatable wine for the price. Paired well with sausage ragout served to friends. — 7 months ago
Tasted blind, presented by Sue Bell. I picked Riesling, Australian and missed Porongurups WA. A brilliant Riesling made by Rob Diletti at Castle Rock WA. Lovely aromatics of Musk and Bath Talc. At 5 years the acid had settled and the citrus was going towards stone fruit. Really enjoyed this. — 5 years ago
Very strong dark fruits hit very fast and drop quickly. Low tannin. Mild finish. Very drinkable. — 7 years ago
Visit the castle, take in the Tuscan views, taste the wine. This Chianti is the essence of its place, sublime. — 8 years ago
From the castle in Napa. Crisp, and just the right amount of sweetness. — 9 years ago
13 June 2017. The Ten Bells, New York, NY. — 9 years ago
Full bodied wine with cherry & cassis. Spicy finish! Delish! — 4 years ago
“Too perky” - Marissa — 5 years ago
This stuff is dangerous. Smooth, light on the tongue, but not simple. A light gold color, some kind of melon note and vanilla flavors. Great at this price; points for cost/benefit ratio. At Cory's in the freezing cold. — 5 years ago
The Castle does not disappoint. Lavish yourself with this wine. — 7 years ago
I will give a 9.4 for Vermont. — 7 years ago
Cherry, strawberry and fine tannin. Good balance. From the Great Southern — 8 years ago
Classic cab. Affordable at about $10. — 9 years ago
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Affordable easy drinking wine — 2 months ago