Family-owned winery places four wines among just 184 selections recognized for delivering impressive quality at an affordable price
September 17, 2026 (Rolling Hills, CA) — Castle Rock Winery is pleased to announce that four wines from its Castle Rock and Kosmic Kitty portfolios have been featured in the Values section of WineSpectator.com as part of its “High-Scoring Wines That Pack a Great Price-to-Quality Punch” list.
The four recognized wines are:
- 2023 Castle Rock Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2023 Castle Rock Lodi Zinfandel
- 2024 Castle Rock Sauvignon Blanc
- 2024 Kosmic Kitty Chardonnay
The Wine Spectator Values section features just 184 selections from around the world, all priced under $15 and rated 87 points or higher.
“Having four of our wines included among only 184 selections is a tremendous validation of what we have worked to accomplish for more than 30 years,” said Castle Rock Winery Founder and President Greg Popovich. “Our goal has always been straightforward: produce wines people genuinely enjoy drinking and offer them at prices that represent exceptional value. We’re especially proud to see both Castle Rock and Kosmic Kitty recognized.”
“Consumers shouldn’t have to choose between quality and affordability,” said Adriana Popovich, Director of Social Media for Castle Rock Winery. “Having four wines from two of our family-owned brands recognized by Wine Spectator shows that exceptional wine can still be approachable, enjoyable and reasonably priced.”
The recognition of the 2024 Kosmic Kitty Chardonnay marks another important achievement for the rapidly growing Kosmic Kitty brand, which was created to introduce a new generation of consumers to approachable, high-quality California wines without the attitude traditionally associated with wine.
Castle Rock Winery has built its reputation by producing distinctive wines from many of the West Coast’s most respected growing regions while maintaining its longstanding commitment to quality, value and family ownership.
The complete list is available in the Values section of WineSpectator.com.
ABOUT CASTLE ROCK WINERY
Founded in 1994, Castle Rock Winery is a family-owned winery known for producing high-quality wines from prominent appellations throughout California, Oregon and Washington. For more than 30 years, the company has remained committed to making distinctive wines available at affordable prices.
ABOUT KOSMIC KITTY WINES
Kosmic Kitty is a modern California wine brand created for consumers looking for quality, personality and an uncomplicated approach to wine. Its philosophy is captured in the brand’s tagline: “A New Generation of Wine, Without the Attitude.”
