Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
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Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Barefoot Cellars · California · United States
$6.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, The Seeker Cabernet Sauvignon, is $10.99.
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
Blackberry and raspberry fruit with a smooth vanilla-oak finish and gentle tannins.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you want an easy, soft California Cabernet rather than a firm, heavily tannic steakhouse Cabernet.
Why buy it
It is a familiar, budget-friendly red with enough fruit and oak character for everyday meals.
Best for
Burgers, beef stew, red-sauce pasta, mushroom pizza and casual gatherings.
Style
Fruit-forward, smooth, lightly tannic California Cabernet.
Drinks like
Other soft, value-priced California Cabernet Sauvignons and Merlots.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Beef: filet mignon(winery pick)
Pasta: red sauce pasta(winery pick)
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F, slightly cooler than room temperature
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; pour and enjoy
- Glassware:
- Standard red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if re-corked and refrigerated
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A smooth, easygoing California Cabernet with blackberry and raspberry fruit, toasted oak, vanilla and soft tannins. A practical red for burgers, beef, red-sauce pasta, mushroom pizza and casual weeknight meals.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Producer
- Barefoot Cellars
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Jennifer Wall
About the winery · Barefoot Cellars ›
Barefoot Cellars is a large, approachable California wine brand based in Modesto and owned by E&J Gallo Winery. The brand focuses on flavorful, accessible wines in a wide range of sizes and styles. Barefoot states that winemaker Jennifer Wall has been making Barefoot wines for more than 25 years. The brand presents itself as casual and occasion-friendly rather than formal or cellar-focused.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Aromas of black fruits, spice, chocolate, toasted oak and dried herbs, with boysenberry, plum, orange peel, maple and a silky finish.”
86/100Tastings / Beverage Testing Institute
“Garnet color with black currant, purple flowers, vanilla, red cherry, cassis, leather and silky tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Blackberry and raspberry fruit with a smooth vanilla-oak finish and gentle tannins.
- What food pairs with Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with filet mignon, braised ribs, mushroom pizza, cheeseburgers and red sauce pasta.
- How should I serve Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F, slightly cooler than room temperature. No decant needed; pour and enjoy. Glass: Standard red wine glass.
- Is Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $6.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.