Josh Cellars Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir · California
$14.99
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Cupcake Vineyards Light Pinot Noir
Cupcake Vineyards · California · United States
$8.99
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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
A lighter, juicy California Pinot Noir with red berry fruit, plum and a small vanilla accent.
You’ll like this if…
Try it if you like Pinot Noir but want something lower in alcohol, lighter in body and easy to chill.
Why buy it
It gives WineDiscounts.com shoppers a recognizable Pinot Noir profile in a lighter 8% ABV format.
Best for
Casual meals, relaxed evenings, outdoor sipping and anyone seeking a lower-alcohol red wine.
Style
Lower-alcohol, low-sugar California Pinot Noir with a fruit-forward, light-bodied feel.
Drinks like
Light California Pinot Noir, chilled red wine, low-alcohol red blends.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly and approachable.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
prosciutto flatbread · mushroom risotto · roast chicken with herbs · grilled salmon
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- Slightly chilled, about 55-60°F.
- Decanting:
- No decanting needed; pour and enjoy.
- Glassware:
- Serve in a standard red wine or Pinot Noir glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Made for current-release enjoyment rather than cellaring.
- After opening:
- Recork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Cupcake Vineyards Lighthearted Pinot Noir is a lower-alcohol California red with juicy wild strawberry, plum, cherry and pomegranate notes. At 8% ABV and 80 calories per 5 oz serving, it is an easygoing Pinot Noir for shoppers who want a lighter pour.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Producer
- Cupcake Vineyards
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 8%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Jessica Tomei
- Vineyard source:
- Grapes grown in sunny California vineyards.
- Vessel:
- Not stated.
About the winery · Cupcake Vineyards ›
Cupcake Vineyards is a California-based wine brand with a broad portfolio that includes reds, whites, bubbles, and low- and no-alcohol wines. The winery describes its approach as combining world-class winemaking with an everyday, joyful style. Winemaker Jessica Tomei is named by the winery as the person behind the wines. The Lighthearted collection was created for drinkers looking for wines with lower alcohol and calories while retaining familiar varietal character.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cupcake Vineyards Light Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- Cupcake Vineyards Light Pinot Noir is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
- What does Cupcake Vineyards Light Pinot Noir taste like?
- A lighter, juicy California Pinot Noir with red berry fruit, plum and a small vanilla accent.
- What food pairs with Cupcake Vineyards Light Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with Prosciutto flatbread, Mushroom risotto, Roast chicken with herbs and Grilled salmon.
- How should I serve Cupcake Vineyards Light Pinot Noir?
- Serve at Slightly chilled, about 55-60°F. No decanting needed; pour and enjoy. Glass: Serve in a standard red wine or Pinot Noir glass.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Cupcake Vineyards Light Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 8% alcohol by volume.