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Afternoon Brief, April 6
New Study Finds Napa Wine Grape Growers Face Up to $1,700 Per Acre in Regulatory Costs: For the first time, wine grape growers in Napa County can put a financial number to the burdensome regulations they...
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Castle Rock Mendocino Pinot Noir Earns “Highly Recommended” from Reverse Wine Snob, Adding to Growing List of 90+ Point Accolades
April 6, 2026 (Rolling Hills, CA) — Castle Rock Winery today announced that its 2023 Mendocino County Pinot Noir has been named “Highly Recommended” with an 89–90 point rating by...
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Castle Rock Winery’s 2022 Lodi Zinfandel Earns 90 Points from James Suckling in February 24, 2026 Feature “Beyond Zinfandel: A New Energy Drives Lodi Wines”
February 24, 2026 — Castle Rock Winery proudly announces continued national recognition for its 2022 Lodi Zinfandel, most recently earning 90 Points from James Suckling in the February...
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Why No California Wine Needs to Cost More Than $14 at Retail
February 4, 2026 (Rolling Hills, CA) — As consumers push back against rising prices and inflated brand positioning, one California wine producer is making a clear case for restraint: great California...
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Castle Rock Winery Reaffirms Strength of Value Brands as Consumer Confidence Hits 12-Year Low
ROLLING HILLS, Calif. (January 27, 2026) — As newly released economic data shows U.S. consumer confidence declining to its lowest level since 2014, Castle Rock Winery sees the moment as a clear reminder...
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Castle Rock Rosé of Pinot Noir Earns Sixth Consecutive Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy” and 90 Points from James Suckling
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...
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Castle Rock Winery’s 2024 Central Coast Pinot Noir Named Best of Class at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
January 21, 2026 (Rolling Hills, CA) — Castle Rock Winery has been awarded Best of Class for its 2024 Central Coast Pinot Noir at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition,...
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Afternoon Brief, January 19
California Wine Giant Puts One of Its Most Premium Wineries Up for Sale: Imagery Estate Winery in Glen Ellen, which was started in the 1980s by Joe Benziger, whose family also founded nearby Benziger Family...
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Castle Rock Winery Makes the Case for Balanced Retail Wine Programs
January 16, 2026 (Rolling Hills, CA) — As wine retailers continue to refine their assortments to meet evolving consumer expectations, Castle Rock Winery is underscoring the long-term value of balanced...
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Afternoon Brief, January 14
Legislation Introduced to Strengthen “American” Wine Labeling: Today, Assemblymembers Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) and Central Valley Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom introduced legislation to require that...
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