Through great relationships with grape growers throughout California's top appellations, Castle Rock proprietor Greg Popovich has managed to deliver vintage after vintage of outstanding wine at prices unheard of in Golden State these days. Our top pick is this fruit-forward Pinot Noir crafted with fruit sourced from Sonoma County. One of California's prime Pinot territories, it's impossible to find wines of this quality for less than $20. Savvy sippers will notice a spicy edge to this supple Pinot, evidence of a small amount of Syrah that finds its way into the final blend. With plenty of outgoing cherry cola flavors and aromas, this Pinot is made for quaffing at parties or cracked open with full-flavored foods like sausage pizzas, tomato pastas, or slow-roasted duck.