JAMESSUCKLING.COM – July 2021
2019 Chardonnay Casteel – 94
Fantastic aromas of flint, dried pineapple, lime zest, smoke, chalk and lemon grass. It’s medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity and tight, textured layers. Excellent structure and tension. Drink or hold.
2019 Chardonnay Estate – 93
A blend of five parcels, this has attractively flinty lemons, pears and white peaches […]
JAMESSUCKLING.COM – February 2020
Chardonnay High Wire 2018 -96
A fresh, flinty and chalky edge with lemon pith, grapefruit and wet stones. Fresh melon, white peaches and pears, too. The palate has a very composed feel with assertively fresh acidity, underscoring quite pure lemons. Fresh hazelnuts to close. Exceptional focus and tension here. This is a parcel […]
2017 Pinot Noir Casteel – 95
A beautifully composed wine from the outset, offering ripe dark cherries, swathed in assertively toasty complexity with wild herbs and bracken. This is really fresh with a handsomely savory thread. The palate has a smooth, sleek and polished feel with a seamless build of tannin […]
Chardonnay Casteel 2016- 96
Very complex and sophisticated, flinty, reductive notes that play into fresh and vibrant, yellow citrus fruit. The palate has a very assertive, long and detailed core of fresh citrus flavors and a wealth of mouthwatering acidity driving the long finish. Exciting chardonnay. Drink now
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2014 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Casteel – 93
Interesting aromas of blueberries, crush stones and dried strawberries follow through to full body, velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Delicious fruit. Drink or hold.
2014 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Flat Block – 94
Very interesting aromas of rust, stones, rosemary and strawberries. Full-bodied and tight […]
2015 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Casteel – 94
This beautiful pinot noir shows aromas of cherries, almonds and earth. Floral character, too. Medium body, firm and round tannins and a cool and long finish. Drink now or hold.
2015 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard – 93
Almonds, blueberries, raspberries and white chocolate […]
