Josh Cellars Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir · California
$14.99
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Pinot Noir
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards · California, Sonoma · United States
89 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$21.99
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It carries a verified 89-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
Silky Sonoma Pinot Noir with red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, light baking spice and a clean citrus-tea lift.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like California Pinot Noir that is fruit-forward and polished but not heavy.
Why buy it
A dependable Sonoma County Pinot from a well-known estate, with cool-region sourcing and measured French oak aging.
Best for
Roast poultry, salmon, mushroom dishes, casual dinners and shoppers looking for a recognizable Sonoma Pinot Noir.
Style
Dry, silky, medium-bodied and red-fruited with gentle oak spice.
Drinks like
Sonoma County Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Experience level
Approachable for newer Pinot Noir drinkers, with enough Sonoma character for regular Pinot fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
roast turkey or herb-roasted chicken · cedar-plank salmon · mushroom risotto or grilled portobello · brie, camembert or young gouda
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F
- Decanting:
- Optional; 10-15 minutes helps the aromatics open.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or large-bowled red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now; short-term cellaring for 2-4 years is reasonable for current-release Sonoma County Pinot Noir.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
St. Francis Pinot Noir is a Sonoma County red with tart cherry, pomegranate, strawberry and raspberry flavors, framed by baking spice, chamomile tea, toasted nut and orange zest. It is silky, fruit-forward and bright enough for roast poultry, salmon or mushroom dishes.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Producer
- St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Sonoma
- Appellation
- Sonoma County
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Katie Madigan is listed by St. Francis as overseeing top-selling Pinot Noirs; the trade page lists Chris Louton as winemaker for this trade asset.
- Vineyard source:
- Fruit is sourced from cooler areas of Sonoma County, including Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley and Bennett Valley; the producer's consumer page also mentions Petaluma Gap and estate-grown fruit among the sourcing.
- Vessel:
- French oak barrels
About the winery · St. Francis Winery & Vineyards ›
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is a Sonoma County producer founded from Joe Martin's 1971 St. Francis Vineyard in Sonoma Valley. The winery opened in 1979 and built its reputation around fruit-driven Sonoma wines from mountain and valley vineyards. Today the team farms more than 400 acres of Certified Sustainable estate vineyards in Sonoma Valley and Russian River Valley while also working with long-term Sonoma County growers. The winery identifies Katie Madigan and Chris Louton as part of the current winemaking team.
Critic reviews
89/100Wine Enthusiast
“Roasted raspberry, tart cherry, licorice and purple flower aromas; plush tannin, orange-peel acidity, Bing cherry tart, strawberry, cinnamon and clove.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- St. Francis Winery & Vineyards 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 St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Pinot Noir taste like?
- Silky Sonoma Pinot Noir with red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, light baking spice and a clean citrus-tea lift.
- What food pairs with St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with roast turkey or herb-roasted chicken, cedar-plank salmon, mushroom risotto or grilled portobello and brie, camembert or young gouda.
- How should I serve St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F. Optional; 10-15 minutes helps the aromatics open. Glass: Burgundy or large-bowled red wine glass.
- Is St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $21.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than St. Francis Winery & Vineyards 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 St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle.