2009 Versatile Wine

Our Castle Rock Pinot Noir is produced from grapes grown in Monterey County along the Central Coast of California, where the climate and soil quality provide excellent growing conditions for this Burgundian varietal. Here, the cooling air from Monterey Bay helps to produce a longer growing season for grapes, with extra grape-time on the vines leading to a characteristic depth ...

Red currant and raspberry aromas are accented with vanilla, clove and briar. The red berry fruit flavors are bright yet rich, and complemented by vanilla and chai spice notes. Soft tannins, balanced acidity and light toasty oak frame the finish.This versatile Zinfandel is especially suited toMediterranean and spicy ethnic dishes as well asbarbecued meats and hearty pastas.Blend: 91% Zinfandel ...

Ruby red in color with an amaranthine halo, renowned winemaker Alvaro Palacios describes this wine as containing complex aromas of syrup-covered cherries, fresh nectarines, quince paste and delicate notes of wood, white pepper and flint. On the palate the wine is unctuous and voluminous with soft tannins that are presented over a foundation of mixed berries, hints of white pepper, ...

Fragrant aromas of cherry, cassis and mocha immediately please the nose and intermingle effortlessly with raspberry and cranberry notes. Bold flavors of boysenberry, black pepper and rich chocolate fill out the palate and are complimented by silky tannins a long finish. The 2009 Reserve Selection Napa Valley Merlot is a versatile wine that will pair well with a variety of ...