2009 Castle Rock Pinot Noir - Central Coast

Sunday night and just relaxing after a beautiful day. A tepid summer thus far and the time outside has been really so wonderful. Today as was a trip up to Roscoe's for chicken and waffles for breakfast. We went up and met our dear friend Alison and continued to our destination.  If you haven't been there it is worth it just to see the melting pot of individuals that make up Roscoe's.   I swear that that place is never NOT busy. People holding numbers already at 10:00am! We found seating at the bar. That area is a trip back in time. Old School, dark wood shelves hold so many bottles of so many liquors, if they don't have it, I would be amazed! The barstools are totally comfy and retro as well. Harkening back to the 1970's, naugahyde vinyl in a nice beige holds you firmly in the seat. Yes sir, this is a place where stories are told and memories are made! Our server behind the bar is wearing a modernist corset with a Roscoe's t-shirt cut in a V-neck style and her breasts are just popping out! Lord have mercy, those poor men just can't stop looking at that show she has going on! Especially as she uses some extra action when drying up those bar glasses! So much fun just thinking how she must get herself some really healthy tips wearing her outfit and doing all that jiggling and swinging just wiping and drying her bare ware, God Bless her!


So after the breakfast at Roscoe's Just pretty much chilled at 336 reading the paper and relaxing in the garden.  A big meal that like first thing in the morning pretty much creates a major lethargic me for the rest of the day. Just like going to brunch, that really does me in. So much food and I just have to sample a little of all of it!  Anyway, tonight we have quite a menu happening:  Grilled Rib Eye, on blue cheese toast, some caramelized onions, with arugula and grilled corn salad with a cilantro jalapeno vinaigrette dressing. Sounds just so wonderful!  I decided to try this Pinot Noir by Castle Rock. Now in reading the pairing I thought well, it's not lamb, chicken, veal or salmon, but let's give it a try. Since several of our dishes are grilled, I'm thinking that this could be a nice marriage. Probably not perfect, but good. Now the flavor on it's own is solid. Definitely lots of tastes of black cherry, spice and plum. It has mild tannins, and the finish strong. I'm thinking this is a nice go to wine for the money. I mean it's smooth, even but not a complex Pinot. And for a price point of under $10.00, this vino hits the mark.


Here is some info from Castle Rock:


Grown in the Central Coast region of California, where the climate and soil quality provide excellent growing conditions for this Burgundian varietal. Here, the cooling ocean breeze helps to produce a longer growing season for grapes, with extra grape-time on the vines leading to a characteristic depth of flavor in the wine. Our Pinot Noir is elegant and medium-bodied, offering aromas of cherry, tea and herbal spice. On the palate, the wine gives flavors of black cherry, plum and spice. It is smooth with a silky texture and mild tannins. This versatile food wine pairs well with lamb, chicken, veal, salmon and light pasta dishes.


So pick up a bottle or two and give this Pinot Noir from Castle Rock a taste. This is a great value and can be had for under $10.00 it really made THE PIG JUMP OVER THE MOON!  Enjoy!