January 22, 2026 (Rolling Hills, CA) — Castle Rock Winery proudly announces that its 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Monterey County) has earned a “Best Buy” designation from Wine Enthusiast for the sixth consecutive year, reaffirming the wine’s longstanding reputation for quality, consistency, and value.
Further reinforcing its critical success, the wine has also received 90 points from James Suckling, highlighting its appeal with multiple leading wine authorities.
The Wine Enthusiast awarded the wine 90 points and praised its energy and reliability:
“A darker salmon shade of pink, this always reliable rosé starts this vintage with bold aromas of watermelon, pink lemonade and bubblegum on the nose. The palate is lively with more red fruit, an electric acidity and a steely tension.”
— Matt Kettmann
JamesSuckling.com also scored the wine 90 points, describing it as:
“This fruity rosé has aromas of cherries, pomegranates and blood oranges. It’s juicy and balanced on the palate, with a medium body. Drink now.”
— Claire Nesbitt, Staff Writer & Critic
Produced from Pinot Noir grown in Monterey County on California’s Central Coast, the 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir reflects the region’s cool-climate influence, delivering freshness, vibrant fruit, and balance. Finished with a screw cap closure, the wine is crafted for immediate enjoyment while maintaining structure and precision.
“Six straight Best Buy awards speak to consistency, which matters enormously to consumers and retailers,” said Greg Popovich, Founder and President of Castle Rock Winery. “When you combine that with a 90-point score from James Suckling, it reinforces that this rosé performs at a high level vintage after vintage—while remaining affordable.”
Castle Rock’s continued critical success also supports growth across the winery’s portfolio, including the expansion of Kosmic Kitty Wines, created to introduce a new generation of wine drinkers to approachable, high-quality California wines at accessible price points.
“Recognition like this doesn’t just validate one wine—it builds trust across everything we do,” said Adriana Popovich, Director of Social Media. “Today’s consumers discover wines digitally first, and consistent third-party accolades help cut through the noise. They give people confidence to try Castle Rock—and they carry that confidence with them as they explore newer brands and innovations, including our just-introduced Kosmic Kitty Chardonnay.”
With an average retail price of approximately $12, the Castle Rock 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir continues to stand out as one of California’s most dependable and widely acclaimed values in the rosé category.
Wine Details
- Wine: Castle Rock 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir
- Region: Monterey County, Central Coast, California
- Ratings: 90 Points & Best Buy – Wine Enthusiast; 90 Points – James Suckling
- Alcohol: 13%
- SRP: $12 (Avg. Price ex-tax: $13)
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
- Closure: Screw Cap
For more information, visit www.castlerockwinery.com.
About Castle Rock Winery
Founded in 1994, Castle Rock Winery is a family-owned California winery known for producing award-winning wines that consistently deliver quality, balance, and value—earning decades of critical acclaim, including repeated Best Buy honors.
