Josh Cellars Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir · California
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Clos du Bois Pinot Noir
Clos du Bois · California · United States
$9.99
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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 cranberry with a touch of baking spice, soft tannins and a silky finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like smooth California Pinot Noir with clear red-fruit flavor and gentle oak spice.
Why buy it
A recognizable California Pinot Noir at an everyday price, with a recent 90-point Best Buy review from Wine Enthusiast for the 2024 vintage.
Best for
Shoppers looking for a soft, approachable red for pork, mushrooms, roast chicken or casual sipping.
Style
California, fruit-forward, medium-bodied Pinot Noir with soft tannins and subtle spice.
Drinks like
Similar use cases to other accessible California Pinot Noir, lighter Merlot or fruit-forward red blends, but with softer tannin and brighter cherry fruit.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly; familiar fruit flavors and a smooth texture make it easy to enjoy.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
mushroom risotto · roasted pork topped with cranberry · bacon-accented dishes · roast chicken with herbs
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; a brief 10-minute breather can soften the first pour.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or universal red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy as a current-release, fruit-forward Pinot Noir rather than cellaring long term.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days, recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Clos du Bois Pinot Noir is a fruit-forward California red with bright cherry, cranberry, baking spice and a silky finish. It is an easygoing, medium-bodied Pinot for weeknight dinners, roasted pork, mushroom dishes or a relaxed glass on its own.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Producer
- Clos du Bois
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 18, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not stated in consulted sources.
- Vineyard source:
- Grapes originate from California vineyards; the producer notes dry summers, cool winters and fertile soils as growing conditions.
- Vessel:
- Not stated in consulted sources.
About the winery · Clos du Bois ›
Clos du Bois was founded in 1974 by Frank Woods with a stated aim of combining French winemaking tradition with California grapes. The winery describes its portfolio as accessible and refined, with wines intended to be balanced and true to varietal character. Its range includes a California Collection and Sonoma Reserve wines. The brand positions this Pinot Noir as a California-sourced, polished everyday red.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Dark cherry, black raspberry, baking spice and dried floral aromas, with ripe cranberry-rhubarb and a supple finish.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Clos du Bois Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- Clos du Bois 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 Clos du Bois Pinot Noir taste like?
- Ripe cherry and cranberry with a touch of baking spice, soft tannins and a silky finish.
- What food pairs with Clos du Bois Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with Mushroom risotto, Roasted pork topped with cranberry, Bacon-accented dishes and Roast chicken with herbs.
- How should I serve Clos du Bois Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F. No decant needed; a brief 10-minute breather can soften the first pour. Glass: Burgundy or universal red wine glass.
- Is Clos du Bois Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $9.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Clos du Bois Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.