Josh Cellars Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir · California
$14.99
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The Federalist Pinot Noir
The Federalist · California · United States
$20.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 91-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
Bright red and dark cherry fruit with cranberry, pomegranate, citrus peel, light floral notes, savory sage, and a measured oak-spice finish.
You’ll like this if…
You enjoy California Pinot Noir with more fruit and polish than earthy restraint, but still want acidity and savory lift.
Why buy it
A recognizable, crowd-friendly Central Coast Pinot Noir with a recent 91-point Wine Enthusiast review for the 2023 vintage.
Best for
A versatile red for roast chicken, pork, salmon, mushroom dishes, and holiday meals.
Style
Fruit-forward Central Coast Pinot Noir; medium-bodied, bright, lightly savory, and oak-aged.
Drinks like
California Central Coast Pinot Noir, riper Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, lighter-bodied cool-climate California red blends
Experience level
Easy for newer Pinot Noir drinkers, with enough acidity and savory detail for more experienced shoppers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
roast chicken with herbs · pork tenderloin with cherry glaze · mushroom flatbread · gruyere or mild washed-rind cheese
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F
- Decanting:
- Not required; give it 10 minutes in the glass if served straight from the shelf.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or universal red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Current release is intended for near-term drinking.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days, recorked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
The Federalist Pinot Noir is a fruit-forward Central Coast red made from 100% Pinot Noir, with cranberry, pomegranate, Bing cherry, hibiscus, white pepper, graphite, and a hint of blood orange. It is bright, polished, and generous enough for weeknight dinners or a casual gathering.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Producer
- The Federalist
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Central Coast
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Retailer copy states the Pinot Noir grapes are sourced from one partner in California's Central Coast; not confirmed on the producer page.
- Vessel:
- Stainless steel tanks for fermentation
About the winery · The Federalist ›
The Federalist is a California wine brand presented around bold, approachable American craft-wine styling. Its own materials emphasize small-batch, boutique production and fruit-forward wines made for the table. The brand is associated with Terlato Wine Group, according to The Federalist site's privacy notice. The Pinot Noir sits in the core lineup alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Red Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and bourbon-barrel-aged bottlings.
Critic reviews
91/100Wine Enthusiast
“The palate's acidity is vivid and the flavors are complex.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Federalist Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- The Federalist 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 The Federalist Pinot Noir taste like?
- Bright red and dark cherry fruit with cranberry, pomegranate, citrus peel, light floral notes, savory sage, and a measured oak-spice finish.
- What food pairs with The Federalist Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with roast chicken with herbs, pork tenderloin with cherry glaze, mushroom flatbread and Gruyere or mild washed-rind cheese.
- How should I serve The Federalist Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F. Not required; give it 10 minutes in the glass if served straight from the shelf. Glass: Burgundy or universal red wine glass.
- Is The Federalist Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $20.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than The Federalist 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 The Federalist Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle.