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Mark West Pinot Noir

Mark West · California · United States

90 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$9.99$12.99 save $3.00 (23%)
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Why it’s a great value

Mark West Pinot Noir is $9.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $12.99 — a saving of $3.00 (23%). It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, 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

Ripe cherry and plum with vanilla, mocha, caramel and gentle spice over soft tannins.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like smooth, medium-bodied California Pinot Noir with more ripe fruit and sweet-oak polish than earthy austerity.

Why buy it

A familiar, approachable Pinot Noir at an everyday price, with enough fruit and spice to work across poultry, pork, salmon, vegetables and casual beef dishes.

Best for

An easy red for shoppers who want Pinot Noir flavor without needing to study regions or vintages.

Style

California Pinot Noir: medium-bodied, ripe-fruited, smooth and lightly sweet-spiced.

Drinks like

Other easy-drinking California Pinot Noir, softer Central Coast reds, fruit-forward Oregon Pinot Noir at the lighter end.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly, but useful as a reliable casual bottle for experienced drinkers who want a simple weeknight red.

Flavor notes

Fruitblack cherryBing cherryplumstrawberrypomegranate
Oakvanillamochacaramelmaple
Spicenutmegbrown spice
Othercitrus peel

Pairs well with

tri tip · roasted vegetables · grilled salmon · roasted pork tenderloin

Best occasions

weeknight dinnerbackyard grillinggame-day foodcasual giftsparty red for mixed palates

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
58-62°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; let it breathe 10 minutes in the glass if just opened.
Glassware:
Standard red wine glass or Burgundy-style Pinot Noir glass.
Drink or cellar:
Drink now; made for fresh, everyday enjoyment rather than long cellaring.
After opening:
Recork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.

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

About this wine

Mark West Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied California red with black cherry, plum, mocha, vanilla and sweet-oak notes. Smooth tannins and ripe red fruit make it an easy everyday pour for roasted meats, grilled salmon, vegetables and casual dinners.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir; exact blend not stated
Producer
Mark West
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.5%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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About the winery · Mark West ›

Mark West was founded in 1978 with a focus on Pinot Noir. The winery name refers to the Mark West area in Sonoma County, where the producer says its passion for Pinot began. The brand emphasizes accessible California Pinot Noir, sourcing fruit from cool-climate vineyard areas suited to the grape. Its current Pinot Noir release is positioned as a medium-bodied, fruit-forward California bottling for everyday drinking.

Critic reviews

90/100Wine Enthusiast

“Bing cherry, ripe plum, citrus peel and sweet oak, with plum, pomegranate, strawberry, nutmeg, maple and integrated tannins.”

Reviewed: Mark West 2024 Pinot Noir (California) (2024) — Tonya Pitts, 2026-10-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Mark West Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
Mark West 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 Mark West Pinot Noir taste like?
Ripe cherry and plum with vanilla, mocha, caramel and gentle spice over soft tannins.
What food pairs with Mark West Pinot Noir?
It pairs well with Tri tip, Roasted vegetables, Grilled salmon and Roasted pork tenderloin.
How should I serve Mark West Pinot Noir?
Serve at 58-62°F. No decant needed; let it breathe 10 minutes in the glass if just opened. Glass: Standard red wine glass or Burgundy-style Pinot Noir glass.
Is Mark West Pinot Noir a good value?
Today it is $9.99, $3.00 (23%) below its recorded compare-at price of $12.99. It also holds a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Mark West Pinot Noir?
750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.