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La Crema Pinot Noir
La Crema · California, Sonoma County · United States
$28.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from Decanter. If you want to spend less, Black Stallion Estate Winery Pinot Noir is $20.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
AciditySoft → Bright
TanninSilky → Grippy
OakNone → Bold
FruitSubtle → Intense
What it tastes like
Ripe cherry and raspberry wrapped in plum, boysenberry, soft spice, a light floral lift and a gentle earthy note.
You’ll like this if…
You like smooth California Pinot Noir with more plush fruit than tart cranberry sharpness.
Why buy it
This is the Russian River Valley bottling, not the broader Sonoma Coast or Monterey bottling, so it delivers La Crema's richer Sonoma Pinot style with polished tannins.
Best for
Roast chicken, pork, mushrooms, pasta Bolognese, charcuterie, and shoppers looking for an elevated but familiar Pinot Noir.
Style
Refined, rich and elegant California Pinot Noir with juicy acidity, plush texture and ripe red-to-dark fruit.
Drinks like
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, riper Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, village-level red Burgundy for drinkers who want a more fruit-forward style.
Experience level
Approachable for newer Pinot Noir drinkers, but appellation-specific enough for guests who recognize Russian River Valley.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled or roasted meats · prosciutto and mushrooms · pasta bolognese · pan-seared pork belly · mushroom risotto
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes for the current release; La Crema listed a 1-hour decant for the 2021 release.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy / Pinot Noir bowl
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now through the next few years; no vintage-specific aging claim for store inventory.
- After opening:
- Best within 2 days; re-cork and refrigerate after opening.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a polished, fruit-forward Sonoma red with red cherry, raspberry, boysenberry, plum, rose petal and subtle earthy notes. Plush tannins and juicy acidity make it a flexible match for roasted meats, mushrooms, charcuterie and richer pasta dishes.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Producer
- La Crema
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Sonoma County
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Craig McAllister was named on the 2021 tech sheet.
- Vineyard source:
- Russian River Valley vineyards; La Crema describes the bottling as a blend from vineyards across the area on the 2021 release page.
- Vessel:
- 2021 tech sheet: open-top tank fermentation; transferred to new and used French oak barrels after settling.
About the winery · La Crema ›
La Crema was established in 1979 with a focus on cool-climate wines from California and Oregon. The winery is based in Sonoma County, and its estate is at Saralee's Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. The brand emphasizes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from coastal and cool-climate appellations, including appellation-specific and single-vineyard bottlings. La Crema states that its wines are made with an emphasis on craftsmanship and sustainably farmed vineyards.
Critic reviews
92/100Decanter
“Score and initials reported by La Crema; no review text was available on the source viewed.”
90/100Wine Enthusiast Magazine
“Score and initials reported by La Crema; no review text was available on the source viewed.”
90/100JebDunnuck.com
“Score and initials reported by La Crema; no review text was available on the source viewed.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is La Crema Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- La Crema 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 La Crema Pinot Noir taste like?
- Ripe cherry and raspberry wrapped in plum, boysenberry, soft spice, a light floral lift and a gentle earthy note.
- What food pairs with La Crema Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with grilled or roasted meats, prosciutto and mushrooms, pasta Bolognese, pan-seared pork belly and mushroom risotto.
- How should I serve La Crema Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F. 20-30 minutes for the current release; La Crema listed a 1-hour decant for the 2021 release. Glass: Burgundy / Pinot Noir bowl.
- Is La Crema Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $28.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Decanter; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than La Crema Pinot Noir?
- Black Stallion Estate Winery Pinot Noir is a comparable Pinot Noir at $20.99. See Black Stallion Estate Winery Pinot Noir
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of La Crema Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.