Josh Cellars Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir · California
$14.99
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Smoking Loon Pinot Noir
Smoking Loon · California or Valle Central · United States or Chile
$9.99
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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, strawberry and plum up front, with vanilla, gentle spice and a soft, silky finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like lighter reds such as California Pinot Noir, Chilean Pinot Noir, Beaujolais or fruit-forward red blends that are not heavy or tannic.
Why buy it
A friendly, affordable Pinot Noir for shoppers who want red-fruit flavor and soft texture without a big, oaky or high-tannin profile.
Best for
Salmon, roast chicken, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes, white pizza and casual cheese boards.
Style
Light-to-medium bodied, dry, red-fruited and smooth, with modest oak spice.
Drinks like
California Pinot Noir, Chilean Pinot Noir, entry-level Bourgogne Rouge, Beaujolais-Villages
Experience level
Beginner-friendly and easygoing, but still recognizable as Pinot Noir in style.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Pork: Roasted pork loin(winery pick)
Seafood: Oven-baked lemon pepper salmon(winery pick)
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F
- Decanting:
- Not necessary; give it a few minutes in the glass.
- Glassware:
- Pinot Noir or Burgundy-style glass if available; a standard red wine glass is fine.
- Drink or cellar:
- Current release; intended for drinking now rather than extended cellaring.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if re-corked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Smoking Loon Pinot Noir is a smooth, fruit-forward red with bright cherry, strawberry, plum and vanilla notes, plus a gentle touch of spice. It is built for easy everyday drinking, with soft tannins and enough freshness for salmon, pork, mushrooms or casual appetizers.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir; exact current blend not stated by the producer
- Producer
- Smoking Loon
- Country
- United States or Chile
- Region
- California or Valle Central
- Appellation
- California / Valle Central, Chile; current retail supply noted as in appellation transition
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Alec McTaggart
- Vineyard source:
- Smoking Loon states that it sources fruit from top wine regions of the world, including California, Chile and South Africa; the exact current Pinot Noir vineyard source is not stated.
- Vessel:
- Not stated.
About the winery · Smoking Loon ›
Smoking Loon is a Don Sebastiani & Sons brand known for approachable, fruit-forward varietal wines. The brand page describes the wines as crafted for everyday adventures, with fruit sourced from regions such as California, Chile and South Africa. Don Sebastiani & Sons was established in 2001 by Don Sebastiani and his sons Donny and August, and the company continues to position Smoking Loon as a value-focused, food-friendly label. The listed winemaker for Smoking Loon is Alec McTaggart.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Smoking Loon Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- Smoking Loon 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 Smoking Loon Pinot Noir taste like?
- Cherry, strawberry and plum up front, with vanilla, gentle spice and a soft, silky finish.
- What food pairs with Smoking Loon Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with Oven-baked lemon pepper salmon, Roasted pork loin, Mushroom risotto, Bruschetta and Charcuterie and cheese board.
- How should I serve Smoking Loon Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F. Not necessary; give it a few minutes in the glass. Glass: Pinot Noir or Burgundy-style glass if available; a standard red wine glass is fine.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Smoking Loon Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.