Josh Cellars Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir · California
$14.99
Charles Krug Winery Pinot Noir
Charles Krug Winery · California, Napa Valley · United States
$21.99
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It carries a verified 92-point score from James Suckling at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, Josh Cellars Pinot Noir is $14.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Ripe cherry and red berry Pinot Noir with cola, brown-sugar toast and a gentle vanilla-caramel edge.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like California Pinot Noir that is smoother and riper than Burgundy but not as heavy as Napa Cabernet.
Why buy it
It offers a recognizable Napa Valley heritage name in a table-friendly Pinot Noir style that can bridge salmon, poultry, pasta and lighter meats.
Best for
Dinner with roasted salmon, chicken, mushroom dishes or casual red-wine sipping.
Style
Medium-bodied, fruit-forward Carneros Pinot Noir with polished tannins and moderate oak sweetness.
Drinks like
Carneros Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir in a ripe California style.
Experience level
Easy for casual drinkers; still interesting for shoppers who enjoy classic Carneros Pinot markers like cherry, cola and spice.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
roasted salmon with herbs · pappardelle or rigatoni with bolognese · roast chicken with mushrooms · mushroom risotto
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F
- Decanting:
- Not required; give it 15-20 minutes in a glass or decanter if just opened.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or large all-purpose red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now; this is intended as an accessible current-release style rather than a cellar-focused listing.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Charles Krug Carneros-Napa Valley Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied California red with cherry and berry fruit, cola, toasted brown sugar and a gentle oak-spice finish. The style is plush and approachable, with enough Carneros freshness to work well at the table.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Producer
- Charles Krug Winery
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Napa Valley
- Appellation
- Carneros - Napa Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.7%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not verified for the specific UPC/vintage on shelf.
- Vineyard source:
- Carneros / Napa Valley fruit is indicated by retail and distributor listings; a specific vineyard source was not verified for the UPC item.
- Vessel:
- Not verified for the current shelf item.
About the winery · Charles Krug Winery ›
Charles Krug is a historic St. Helena winery that describes itself as Napa Valley's oldest winery estate, founded in 1861. The Peter Mondavi family purchased the estate in 1943 and has continued to operate it across multiple generations. The winery emphasizes Napa Valley wines drawn from family estate holdings and describes its farming as sustainable. Its portfolio has included Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay alongside Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.
Critic reviews
92/100James Suckling
“Plums and strawberries with chocolate and cedar. Some fresh herbs. Full body, round tannins and a juicy finish.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles Krug Winery Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- Charles Krug Winery Pinot Noir is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Charles Krug Winery Pinot Noir taste like?
- Ripe cherry and red berry Pinot Noir with cola, brown-sugar toast and a gentle vanilla-caramel edge.
- What food pairs with Charles Krug Winery Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with Roasted salmon with herbs, Pappardelle or rigatoni with bolognese, Roast chicken with mushrooms and Mushroom risotto.
- How should I serve Charles Krug Winery Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F. Not required; give it 15-20 minutes in a glass or decanter if just opened. Glass: Burgundy or large all-purpose red wine glass.
- Is Charles Krug Winery Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $21.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Charles Krug Winery Pinot Noir?
- Josh Cellars Pinot Noir is a comparable Pinot Noir at $14.99. See Josh Cellars Pinot Noir
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Charles Krug Winery Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.7% alcohol by volume.