Josh Cellars Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir · California
$14.99
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Tribute Wines Pinot Noir
Tribute Wines · California · United States
$11.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 87-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
A smooth, juicy California Pinot Noir with red berry fruit, plum, light earth, clove, vanilla, and tea-like accents.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Pinot Noir that is softer and fruitier than Burgundy, with a touch of oak spice but not heavy tannin.
Why buy it
It offers an approachable Monterey-influenced Pinot style at a weeknight-friendly price, with enough polish for salmon, pork, and casual entertaining.
Best for
Shoppers looking for an easygoing red that can handle lighter meats, grilled fish, and relaxed gatherings.
Style
Fruit-forward, medium-bodied, smooth, and lightly oaked.
Drinks like
California coastal Pinot Noir, lighter Sonoma Pinot Noir, ripe Central Coast Pinot Noir
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but with enough varietal character for regular Pinot Noir drinkers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
roast pork tenderloin with herbs · grilled salmon · mushroom risotto · charcuterie with soft cheeses
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F
- Decanting:
- Not required; give it 10 minutes in the glass if just opened.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or Pinot Noir glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now for its fresh fruit and smooth texture.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days, recorked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Tribute Pinot Noir is a juicy, fruit-forward California red with wild strawberry, ripe plum, black cherry, clove, vanilla, and a smooth velvety finish. It is sourced from Monterey AVA vineyards and aged in French and Hungarian oak.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Producer
- Tribute Wines
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Monterey AVA
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.1%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Sourced from Monterey AVA, primarily McCoy Vineyard and San Lucas Vineyard.
- Vessel:
- Fermented cold after a 2-4 day cold soak.
About the winery · Tribute Wines ›
Tribute Wines presents the brand as an homage to family relationships and shared work in wine. The story is told by Chris Benziger, who describes a family move from New York to California to start a winery and the years of vineyard and construction work that followed. The brand's theme, 'Bold Flavors, Strong Bonds,' connects the wines to casual meals, family milestones, and everyday moments around the table.
Critic reviews
87/100Wine Enthusiast
“Cherry, raspberry and cranberry aromas.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tribute Wines Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- Tribute Wines 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 Tribute Wines Pinot Noir taste like?
- A smooth, juicy California Pinot Noir with red berry fruit, plum, light earth, clove, vanilla, and tea-like accents.
- What food pairs with Tribute Wines Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with Roast pork tenderloin with herbs, Grilled salmon, Mushroom risotto and Charcuterie with soft cheeses.
- How should I serve Tribute Wines Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F. Not required; give it 10 minutes in the glass if just opened. Glass: Burgundy or Pinot Noir glass.
- Is Tribute Wines Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $11.99 it carries a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Tribute Wines Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.1% alcohol by volume.