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Joel Gott Wines Pinot Noir
Joel Gott Wines · California · United States
$15.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 91-point score from James Suckling at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Black Stallion Estate Winery Pinot Noir, is $20.99.
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
Cherry and red currant up front, with plum, vanilla cream and baking spice over soft tannins.
You’ll like this if…
Try it if you like California Pinot Noir that is smooth, fruit-forward and polished rather than earthy or heavily tannic.
Why buy it
A reliable, approachable California Pinot Noir from a widely recognized producer, with enough acidity for food and enough ripe fruit for easy sipping.
Best for
Roast chicken, pork, salmon, mushroom dishes, cheese boards and casual dinner parties.
Style
Medium-bodied, bright-fruited California Pinot Noir with soft tannins and moderate French oak.
Drinks like
Central Coast Pinot Noir, Monterey Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, lighter California red blends.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but balanced enough for Pinot Noir drinkers who want an everyday bottle.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
cheese and crackers with nuts and fruit · roast chicken with mushrooms · herb-roasted pork tenderloin · mushroom flatbread or grilled portobello burger
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F
- Decanting:
- Not necessary; 10-15 minutes in the glass can open the fruit and spice.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or Pinot Noir glass, or a standard red wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now; made in a fresh, fruit-forward style.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Joel Gott California Pinot Noir is a smooth, bright California red with Bing cherry, black plum and red currant notes, accented by vanilla cream and baking spice. Soft, velvety tannins and lively acidity make it an easy match for weeknight dinners, cheese boards and casual gatherings.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Producer
- Joel Gott Wines
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.9%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Fruit is sourced from vineyards within Monterey and Santa Barbara, including marine-influenced areas such as Monterey, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Rita Hills, plus inland Santa Barbara sites.
- Vessel:
- Fermented in open-top fermenters.
About the winery · Joel Gott Wines ›
Joel Gott is a fourth-generation California vintner and wine-and-food entrepreneur. Joel Gott Wines began in 1996 after Joel purchased Amador County Zinfandel fruit and made wine with help from Sarah Gott. The brand later expanded beyond Zinfandel into a broad range of California, Oregon and Washington wines. Joel Gott Wines partnered with Trinchero Family Estates in 2009 for marketing and distribution.
Critic reviews
91/100James Suckling
“Bright red fruit, spices, dried flowers and pencil shavings on the nose. The palate is mid-weighted with fine tannins, bright acidity and a refreshing, varietal finish.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Joel Gott Wines Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- Joel Gott Wines 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 Joel Gott Wines Pinot Noir taste like?
- Cherry and red currant up front, with plum, vanilla cream and baking spice over soft tannins.
- What food pairs with Joel Gott Wines Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with Cheese and crackers with nuts and fruit, Roast chicken with mushrooms, Herb-roasted pork tenderloin and Mushroom flatbread or grilled portobello burger.
- How should I serve Joel Gott Wines Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F. Not necessary; 10-15 minutes in the glass can open the fruit and spice. Glass: Burgundy or Pinot Noir glass, or a standard red wine glass.
- Is Joel Gott Wines Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $15.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Joel Gott Wines Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.9% alcohol by volume.