Castle Rock Pinot Noir Willamette Makers Mark Cask Strength

Castle Rock Pinot Noir Willamette Makers Mark Cask StrengthThis value brand makes a number of West Coast Pinots, with mixed results. Here are very strong, dominating flavors of vanilla and breakfast tea, of the sort often associated with oak additions during the winemaking process. Don't look for any specific Willamette Valley character here. It's a light generic red, tasting mostly of vanilla.

the tannins are firm yet smooth

Perfect for sipping after dinner or mixing into classic cocktails

The wine is full-bodied with beautiful texture and depth on the palate

Mouth feel is initially soft and luscious

creamy wild berry flavor with spice

Floral and intensely perfumed

Malt: Pale

with elegant fruit flavours that linger in your mouth

bitter/sweet flavours with smoky and leathery notes

the Yucatan Peninsula and parts of Central America

The vintages after 2015 have received mounting critical acclaim featuring scores in the low 90s

Cheers and happy sipping