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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From one of the Zin's natural homes, a classic example. Begins with those wildberry aromas called "brambly," with earthy, peppery notes, and drinks richly fruity-spicy. You'll like the dry-as-dust mouthfeel, with it's complex tannins, and long finish. This well-made wine is a perfect match for rich, grilled meats.

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Castle Zinfandel - 1999

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
What’s nice about this wine is the fine line between the rich, ripe berry fruit and the earthy, tree-bark and coffee notes. All Zins should be this balanced. Dry and fairly tannic, but you can easily enjoy it tonight.

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Castle Zinfandel - 1997

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lots of rich cherry and blackberry flavor in this wine, which, approaching five years of age, has softened into a mellow sipper. It’s very dry and soft in acids, too. The spicy fruit is really the star here.

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Castle Merlot - 1999

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s a heavy overlay of toasty oak that also takes on a slightly menthol character, but underneath is some good fruit—largely melon and peach, with some vanilla-cream nuances. Some pleasant chalk and earth notes linger on the finish.

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Castle Chardonnay - 1998

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Showing a sweet, heavy oakiness without the bright uplift need for all that wood, this Chard is kind of dull, despite full-throttle apricot and pineapple flavors. The vineyard is in the warmest part of the appellation.

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Castle Chardonnay - 2006

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Great nose of dark cherries, violets and leather. Lots of rich black-raspberry fruit and tangy peppery accents. Fine balance and structure, though tart, and the tannins are a bit in front now. Should get even better over the next couple of years.

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Castle Pinot Noir - 1997

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sweet black cherries, with menthol and herb accents on the nose. Classic Pinot Noir flavors of sour cherries and cola on the palate. Not heavy, but well structured and balanced. Full tannins on the finish. Very promising.

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Castle Pinot Noir - 1997

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark, young, and rich, with massive stuffing. A big, exuberant, fruity wine, it has juicy berry fruit flavors. Too big to drink now, the finish is dry and fairly tannic, so it’s best cellared a few years.

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Castle Merlot - 1997

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
You can smell, plummy, blackberry notes on the nose, along with what seems to be well-charred oak. It's a big wine, full-bodied and dense. Not for fans of delicacy, but its brawny size will appeal to some.

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Castle Pinot Noir - 1999

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Another fruit-driven wine, showing bright peach, apple and pineapple aromas and flavors. It's clean, swiftly tart and alittle bit sweet, and finishes with lots of ripe nectary fruit.

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Castle Viognier - 2000

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