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Castle Vineyards and Winery
| Owner(s) | John Sweazey, Kathleen Sweazey |
| Web site | www.castlevineyards.com |
| Link to this site |
Castle Vineyards is located in the historic Buena Vista region of Carneros. The winery was founded in the 1990s by winemaker and vineyard manager Vic McWilliams who focuses on small lots of hand-crafted wines. Total production is 5,600 cases of red varieties.
A tasting room with outdoor seating is located on the Sonoma town plaza at 122 W. Spain St.. Open daily from 10:00 to 5:00.
Articles About Castle Vineyards and Winery
Reviewed Wines
2005 Castle Los Carneros Pinot Noir
14.8% alc., $16. Castle has
been farming vineyards in Los Carneros and the Sonoma Valley for
more than twenty years.
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The nose is of some interest showing off
black cherries, baking spices, and fresh roses. Alcohol peaks out.
Light in body and intensity with a soft mouth feel. Flavors of cherries,
red licorice, and tobacco are decent. Not a bad drink for the money.
My wife liked this a lot (she is partial to bright cherry flavors).
Reviewed August 4, 2008
ARTICLE »
2004 Castle Vineyards & Winery Sangiacomo Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
107 cases, $26.
Castle is located in the historic Buena Vista region of Carneros. The winery was founded in the 1990s
by winemaker and vineyard manager Vic McWilliams who focuses on small lots of hand-crafted wines.
Total production is 3,500 cases. A tasting room is located on the Sonoma town plaza. The website is
www.castlevineyards.com (this wine is not listed on the site for sale so phone 707-996-1582).
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I really
liked this Pinot. It starts off with a spirited nose of black cherries and spice (notably cinnamon). The flavors
repeat the aromas. Oak is nicely integrated here. Perfect weight and balance. I hated to spit this
one out. My highest scoring wine of the preliminary tastings.
Reviewed January 22, 2007
ARTICLE »
2005 Castle Los Carneros Pinot Noir
14.8% alc., $16. Castle has been farming vineyards in Los Carneros and the Sonoma Valley for more than twenty years. · The nose is of some interest showing off black cherries, baking spices, and fresh roses. Alcohol peaks out. Light in body and intensity with a soft mouth feel. Flavors of cherries, red licorice, and tobacco are decent. Not a bad drink for the money. My wife liked this a lot (she is partial to bright cherry flavors). Reviewed August 4, 2008 ARTICLE »
2004 Castle Vineyards & Winery Sangiacomo Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
107 cases, $26. Castle is located in the historic Buena Vista region of Carneros. The winery was founded in the 1990s by winemaker and vineyard manager Vic McWilliams who focuses on small lots of hand-crafted wines. Total production is 3,500 cases. A tasting room is located on the Sonoma town plaza. The website is www.castlevineyards.com (this wine is not listed on the site for sale so phone 707-996-1582). · I really liked this Pinot. It starts off with a spirited nose of black cherries and spice (notably cinnamon). The flavors repeat the aromas. Oak is nicely integrated here. Perfect weight and balance. I hated to spit this one out. My highest scoring wine of the preliminary tastings. Reviewed January 22, 2007 ARTICLE »
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