Castle Rock Estate A and W Riesling 2022

 

Named after the founders of Castle Rock Estate, A&W represents the best of the best. Drinking superbly, this Riesling will also age gracefully. For now, I'll just be savouring every drop of this exceptional release.

Castle Rock Estate A and W Pinot Noir 2021

 

Bunchy goodness shines through in this excellent, savoury driven Pinot Noir from Castle Rock Estate. Lacey and edged with fine spices, it has class etched into its name. 

Clandestine Vineyards Break Free Low Fi Nouveau 2022

 

Serve this chilled to elevate the enjoyment factor. A tasty summer time red awaits. 

Castle Rock Estate Riesling 2022

 

From the Porongurup Range in the Great Southern region comes Castle Rock Estate's flagship wine. A blend of six blocks, this is an impressive wine giving many reasons to enjoy it enthusiastically during the warmer months.

Castle Rock Estate Skywalk Riesling 2022

 

This is a fab drink for 25 bucks. With a great minerally drive, you'll be grinning ear to ear with this in your glass. 

Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Pinot Noir 2021

 

Deliciously savoury, this is a wonderfully presented Pinot Noir from Western Australia's Great Southern region. The consistency from year to year is respectable and this 2021 release is no different.

Howard Park Jeté Brut NV

 

A wonderfully structured and balanced sparkling from Howard Park. I'll have another glass thanks.

Castle Rock Estate RS21 Riesling 2021

 

With 21 grams of residual sugar per litre, you can see where the RS21 on the label comes from. A wonderfully balanced wine where the sugar and acidity sing harmoniously, spicy Asian cuisines await.

Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling 2021

 

Sophisticated is the word that sums up this Riesling from Castle Rock Estate. What a treat!

Castle Rock Estate Skywalk Riesling 2021

 

The Castle Rock Estate Skywalk Riesling is named after the panoramic suspended walkway on the local granite Castle Rock outcrop. This is a wine that is always an impressive performer and represents top value for the asking price.

Castle Rock Estate Shiraz 2019

 

Always great. Always delicious. A wine hard to beat for consistency. Get around this Shiraz from Castle Rock Estate. 

Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Pinot Noir 2019

Very Pinot. Very delicious. A great wine from a tough, dry vintage.

Castle Rock Estate Great Southern Shiraz 2018

 

These Castle Rock Estate wines are always well dressed and ready to party. This Shiraz from the Great Southern is no exception and sweeps through with all the beauty of a medium bodied, cool climate wine.

Castle Rock Estate Riesling 2020

 

I only reviewed the 2019 release in February earlier this year. A quick turn around sees the 2020 land on the tasting bench. Very much a similar wine to the previous. Super Riesling and what a way to celebrate winemaker Rob Diletti's 20th vintage!

Castle Rock Porongurup Chardonnay 2020

 

An easy going Chardonnay. Some fruit, some textural appeal, tick. 

Howard Park Petit Jeté NV

 

A really enjoyable sparkling made from 100% Chardonnay.

Howard Park Jeté Brut Blanc NV

 

From Western Australia's Great Southern, this is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (86/14).

Singlefile The Philip Adrian Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

 

A superb Cabernet. Not a hair out of place.

Howard Park Flint Rock Chardonnay 2019

 

From the Great Southern region, this Flint Rock is aptly named to represent the minerally structure of this Chardonnay.

Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir 2018

A fabulous buy for the asking price. Pinot fans should break the land speed record to get to this.