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Josh Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir

Josh Cellars · California, Central Coast · United States

90 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$18.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast 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

Bright cherry, pomegranate and raspberry with gentle herbal-spice notes and a smooth, silky finish.

You’ll like this if…

You like California Pinot Noir that is fruit-forward but not heavy, with less oak influence and a soft texture.

Why buy it

A Reserve-tier Josh Pinot Noir with Santa Barbara County fruit, professional Wine Enthusiast recognition for the 2022 vintage, and an easy match for poultry or mushrooms.

Best for

Dinner with roasted turkey, duck, mushroom dishes or a polished everyday red.

Style

Medium-bodied, bright-fruited, silky and unoaked according to the tech sheet.

Drinks like

California Central Coast Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir, lighter Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

Experience level

Easy for newer Pinot Noir drinkers, still structured enough for shoppers who want a recognizable Santa Barbara County style.

Flavor notes

Fruitred cherrypomegranatefresh raspberryblack raspberry
Earthsagebrushearthy notes
Oakcedar
Spicewhite pepperthymetoasted sage

Pairs well with

roasted vegetables and mushrooms · roasted turkey · duck · soft-rind cheeses with a mushroom crostini

Best occasions

holiday poultry dinnersmushroom-forward vegetarian mealsweeknight roast chickenPinot Noir fans looking for a California Reserve bottling

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
55-60°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; open 10 minutes before serving if possible.
Glassware:
Burgundy or large-bowl red wine glass
Drink or cellar:
Drink now; intended for current enjoyment.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days when recorked and refrigerated.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A bright, medium-bodied Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir from Josh Cellars Reserve, showing red cherry, pomegranate, fresh raspberry and a touch of cedar with a silky finish.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
100% Pinot Noir
Producer
Josh Cellars
Country
United States
Region
California, Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.5%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Wayne Donaldson
Vineyard source:
Pinot Noir grapes sourced from Santa Barbara County.
Vessel:
Stainless steel tanks for cold soak and fermentation.
About the winery · Josh Cellars ›

Josh Cellars was created by Joseph Carr in 2007 as a tribute to his father, Josh. The brand emphasizes California wines made to be balanced, approachable and crafted to consistent standards. Wayne Donaldson took over winemaking for Josh Cellars in 2009. The Reserve collection focuses on wines sourced from notable California appellations.

Critic reviews

90/100Wine Enthusiast

“Focused black raspberry, thyme, pepper and sagebrush aromas; raspberry fruit with white pepper and toasted sage on the palate.”

Reviewed: Josh Cellars 2022 Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) (2022) — Matt Kettmann, 2024-05-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Josh Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
Josh Cellars Reserve 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 Josh Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir taste like?
Bright cherry, pomegranate and raspberry with gentle herbal-spice notes and a smooth, silky finish.
What food pairs with Josh Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir?
It pairs well with Roasted vegetables and mushrooms, Roasted turkey, Duck and Soft-rind cheeses with a mushroom crostini.
How should I serve Josh Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir?
Serve at 55-60°F. No decant needed; open 10 minutes before serving if possible. Glass: Burgundy or large-bowl red wine glass.
Is Josh Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir a good value?
At $18.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Josh Cellars Reserve 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 Josh Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir?
750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.