COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Castle Rock Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Castle Rock Winery, founded in 1994 by Greg Popovich, operates on a highly successful virtual-winery model. By contracting with respected independent grape growers across the West Coast rather than owning expensive estate land, they eliminate heavy real estate overhead. This allows them to focus purely on quality, bringing regional AVA-specific typicity to consumers at competitive everyday prices. The Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the unique terroir of California's Central Coast.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Castle Rock operates on a 'virtual winery' model, owning no vineyards to keep overhead low and quality high.
Fact 02
The 2017 vintage won a Gold Medal at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Fact 03
This wine was designated as a 'Best Buy' by Wine Enthusiast with an 88-point rating.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Managed under winemaker Eric Laumann, the grapes are sourced from established regional growers in Paso Robles. The fruit is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to capture the raw, vibrant fruit characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes moderate aging in oak barrels to integrate structured tannins and impart subtle spice and vanilla complexities before bottling.
