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The Seeker (Kobrand Wine & Spirits) Pinot Noir
The Seeker (Kobrand Wine & Spirits) · Puy de Dome (Auvergne) and Mediterranee · France
$10.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 88-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
Light and juicy, with sweet cherry and raspberry up front, a little violet and spice, a whisper of earth, and soft tannins that fade into a clean finish. There is no oak here, so what you taste is mostly fruit and freshness.
You’ll like this if…
You like Pinot Noir that is easy rather than serious - think village-level red Burgundy on a budget, Beaujolais, or a lighter Oregon Pinot. It is also a good pick if big, tannic reds feel like too much.
Why buy it
At $14.99 it is a genuine everyday French Pinot Noir, not a heavy blend dressed up as one, and it has picked up scores in the mid-to-high 80s from Wine Enthusiast across several vintages plus a gold medal at the 2024 Sommeliers Choice Awards for the 2022.
Best for
Tuesday-night pasta, pizza delivery, a chicken off the grill, or any table where half the guests want red and half want something light.
Style
Light-bodied, dry, unoaked red with fresh acidity and gentle tannins
Drinks like
Bourgogne Rouge, Beaujolais-Villages, cool-climate Chilean or Oregon Pinot Noir at the value end
Experience level
Beginner-friendly - no decanting, no waiting, nothing to figure out
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
tomato-based pasta or baked ziti · margherita or mushroom pizza · grilled chicken or pulled pork sliders · roast chicken with herbs · young gruyere or a mild goat cheese · mushroom risotto or lentil salad
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60 F (cellar cool; 20 minutes in the fridge before pouring works well)
- Decanting:
- Not necessary; open and pour
- Glassware:
- Standard red wine glass or a wide Burgundy bowl if you have one
- Drink or cellar:
- Made to be enjoyed on release; drink within a year or two of purchase
- After opening:
- Screw cap makes it easy - recap and refrigerate, good for 3-4 days
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A light, easygoing French Pinot Noir built on sweet cherry and red-fruit flavors, with a touch of earth and spice and no oak to get in the way. Grapes come from high-altitude sites in Puy de Dome and the Mediterranee, blended in a Burgundian style by Jean-Pierre Rodet.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Producer
- The Seeker (Kobrand Wine & Spirits)
- Country
- France
- Region
- Puy de Dome (Auvergne) and Mediterranee
- Appellation
- Vin de France / Vin de Pays (labeling varies by release)
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 12.7%
Details last verified September 18, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Jean-Pierre Rodet, Burgundy-born master blender, working with a 10th-generation family winery
- Vineyard source:
- High-altitude vineyard sites near the 45th parallel in Puy de Dome (Auvergne) and Mediterranee, with vines 15-40 years old and volcanic soils in the Auvergne sites
- Vessel:
- Cold maceration at 43-46 F for 5-7 days; fermentation in open-top barrels for 15-20 days on the overview sheet, while the 2024 release lists 8 days maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
About the winery · The Seeker (Kobrand Wine & Spirits) ›
The Seeker is a travel-minded brand from Kobrand Wine & Spirits, built around the idea of tracking down good wine region by region rather than making everything in one place. The range draws on partner families in France, New Zealand, Argentina, California and Chile, with each wine sourced where that grape performs best. This Pinot Noir is the French entry, blended by Burgundy-born master blender Jean-Pierre Rodet from fruit in Puy de Dome and the Mediterranee and made with a 10th-generation family winery. Kobrand describes the style as Burgundian in approach but at a quality level above the usual Vin de Pays category. The brand also points to a lighter footprint through sustainable farming, lightweight glass, and a screw cap suited to wines meant to be drunk young.
Critic reviews
88/100Wine Enthusiast
“The palate is supple with round tannins and flavors of juicy plums and cherries”
86/100Wine Enthusiast
“notes of cherry, violet and hints of tar”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Seeker (Kobrand Wine & Spirits) Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- The Seeker (Kobrand Wine & Spirits) Pinot Noir is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
- What does The Seeker (Kobrand Wine & Spirits) Pinot Noir taste like?
- Light and juicy, with sweet cherry and raspberry up front, a little violet and spice, a whisper of earth, and soft tannins that fade into a clean finish. There is no oak here, so what you taste is mostly fruit and freshness.
- What food pairs with The Seeker (Kobrand Wine & Spirits) Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with Tomato-based pasta or baked ziti, Margherita or mushroom pizza, Grilled chicken or pulled pork sliders, Roast chicken with herbs and Young Gruyere or a mild goat cheese.
- How should I serve The Seeker (Kobrand Wine & Spirits) Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60 F (cellar cool; 20 minutes in the fridge before pouring works well). Not necessary; open and pour. Glass: Standard red wine glass or a wide Burgundy bowl if you have one.
- Is The Seeker (Kobrand Wine & Spirits) Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $10.99 it carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of The Seeker (Kobrand Wine & Spirits) Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 12.7% alcohol by volume.