Carmenet Pinot Noir
Lodi Pinot Noir, blended soft, priced to pour on a Tuesday.
The story behind Carmenet
Carmenet was founded in 1983, and the name is older than the bottle: it is an archaic French term for the red grape family native to Bordeaux. The wine itself is Californian, made from family owned vineyards in the Lodi AVA and owned today by Bronco Wine Company. The house leans on blending to keep the style steady year to year, and depending on vintage a small touch of Pinot Gris rounds out the Pinot Noir.
That method produces a soft, approachable red rather than a taut Burgundian one. Expect strawberries and raspberries, a little spice, and a cedar edged finish. The 2016 vintage took 95 Points and Gold at the California State Fair Wine Competition and 91 Points and Double Gold from the Wine Competition Tasters Guide.
Explore the Carmenet range
One Pinot Noir carries the Carmenet name in our California value tier, with the rest of the line filling out the shelf around it.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmenet Pinot Noir 750mL | Pinot Noir | 12.5% ABV | Strawberry, raspberry, light spice, cedar finish |
| Carmenet Merlot 750mL | Merlot | Not stated | Soft red fruit, easy tannin, everyday pour |
| Carmenet Chardonnay 750mL | Chardonnay | Not stated | Orchard fruit, rounded body, gentle oak |
| Carmenet Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | Not stated | Dark fruit, mild oak, value tier red |
| Carmenet Reserve Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | 12.5% ABV | Vintner's Collection label, same soft house style |
Which Carmenet is right for you?
The Carmenet Pinot Noir 750mL is $11.99 at our Commack store, and the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon sit at $9.99, with the Chardonnay at $11.99. That is the low to value tier the brand was built for, and it is why we have kept it on the shelf for years. If you want a Pinot Noir to open on a weeknight without thinking about it, this is the bottle. Buy Carmenet online and we will have it ready.
Soft tannins and bright fruit at $11.99, no decanting, no ceremony.
Enough acidity for roasted poultry and grilled fish without overpowering either.
$9.99 a bottle, crowd friendly, and it disappears at gatherings.