Josh Cellars Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir · California
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La Crema Sono Pinot Noir
La Crema · Sonoma County, California · United States
$22.99
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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, Kendall-Jackson Pinot Noir is $17.99.
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
Silky California Pinot Noir with cherry, plum, cranberry, blood orange, mocha, tea, gentle spice, fine tannins and a bright finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Pinot Noir with more ripe Sonoma fruit than Burgundy, but still want lift, acidity and moderate tannin.
Why buy it
A recognizable Sonoma Coast Pinot from a reliable producer, with enough polish for dinner and enough freshness for flexible food pairing.
Best for
Roast chicken, salmon, pork, mushroom dishes, cheese boards, and casual gifting.
Style
Medium-bodied, silky, fruit-forward Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir with bright acidity and moderate French-oak seasoning.
Drinks like
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Monterey Pinot Noir, richer Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, entry-level red Burgundy for a leaner comparison.
Experience level
Easy for newer Pinot Noir drinkers, but still regionally specific enough for shoppers comparing Sonoma Coast styles.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
bacon-wrapped stuffed dates · light chocolate mousse · roast chicken with mushrooms · cedar-plank salmon · herb-roasted pork tenderloin
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60 F
- Decanting:
- No full decant needed; open 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or large red-wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed young to medium-term for its fresh fruit and acidity; confirm vintage on bottle for cellar planning.
- After opening:
- Re-cork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a silky, cool-climate California red with red cherry, plum, cranberry, blood orange, mocha and spice notes. Fine tannins and bright acidity make it easy to pair with roast poultry, mushrooms, salmon, pork, or richer appetizers.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Producer
- La Crema
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Sonoma County, California
- Appellation
- Sonoma Coast
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Craig McAllister
- Vineyard source:
- Sourced from multiple vineyards throughout the Sonoma Coast AVA; estate vineyards named in the tech sheet include Carneros Hills West, Sealift, and Saralee's Estate.
- Vessel:
- French oak barrels
About the winery · La Crema ›
La Crema was established in 1979 with a focus on cool-climate regions across California and Oregon. The winery is based in Sonoma County and emphasizes coastal vineyard influence, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and site expression. La Crema is part of the Jackson Family Wines portfolio and presents itself as family-led, sustainability-minded, and centered on cool-climate winemaking. This Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is the broad appellation bottling rather than a Reserve or single-vineyard tier.
Sustainability
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Macerated cherry, cranberry and cinnamon with plush tannin, orange acidity, raspberry and mint.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is La Crema Sono Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- La Crema Sono 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 Sono Pinot Noir taste like?
- Silky California Pinot Noir with cherry, plum, cranberry, blood orange, mocha, tea, gentle spice, fine tannins and a bright finish.
- What food pairs with La Crema Sono Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with Bacon-wrapped stuffed dates, Light chocolate mousse, Roast chicken with mushrooms, Cedar-plank salmon and Herb-roasted pork tenderloin.
- How should I serve La Crema Sono Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60 F. No full decant needed; open 10-15 minutes before serving. Glass: Burgundy or large red-wine glass.
- Is La Crema Sono Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $22.99 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 La Crema Sono Pinot Noir?
- Kendall-Jackson Pinot Noir is a comparable Pinot Noir at $17.99. See Kendall-Jackson Pinot Noir
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of La Crema Sono Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.