Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir 2024 Porongurup, WA
- Wine Scoffer
- Jun 25
- 1 min read
Castle Rock Estate’s 2024 Pinot Noir is what happens when someone quietly masters their craft and doesn’t need to shout about it. Rob Diletti is a winemaker who doesn’t muck around, inheriting a sense of the land from his parents. He lets the ancient granite of the Porongurup Ranges do the talking. With the assistance of super talented Sam Palmer, forerly of Voyager Estate and Alkoomi, the deft hands and bright minds ccreate something very measured and special.
In the glass, it’s all translucent ruby and quiet confidence. Aromatics of blackcurrant, red cherry, pomegranate and subtle undergrowth drift up like a well timed sigh. There’s a bit of char here, and some spice too, nutmeg and a flirt of clove but it’s woven in with such finesse you almost miss it. The palate is silky but taut, walking the tightrope between elegance and tension like it’s been doing Pilates for decades. A linear acid line sits well with silky tannins for a beautifully balanced finish.
There’s restraint here but it whispers rather than boasts. This Pinot has a quiet confidence, elegant, layered yet clean and linear. It pairs best with a duck confit, some deep conversation, crunchy potatoes and guests who know how to leave before midnight. Or stay after midnight for another bottle or two.
RRP $46
WA |2024 | Margaret River | 14%
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