Castle Rock is one of the stars of Western Australia's Great Southern region. The high altitude and exposure to south-east breezes results in a prolonged growing season and grapes of exceptional flavour intensity.
Made by the talented Rob Diletti, the 2023 Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir shows the lofty heights Great Southern Pinot Noir is capable of reaching. Plenty of vibrant strawberry and cherry aromatics leap out of the glass, accompanied by hint of spice and complex gaminess. The palate is packed with similar flavours (cherry, strawberry, raspberry), the fruit-driven, silky mouthfeel in perfect balance with the quality French oak. A stunningly complex Great Southern Pinot Noir with subtle complexity, this is well only strengthen the reputation of this star producer.
"94 Points. Opens with an exotic aroma of vibrant strawberry with slightly savoury nuances, it’s an engaging perfumed bouquet. The palate captures the season beautifully with a mix of sweet supple fruit with a dry savoury nuance supported by fine chalky tannins. It delivers a real burst of fruit intensity with the combination of 25% new oak and 16% whole bunch adding to its structure and mid-palate power."- Ray Jorddan, winepilot.com.
