Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
$14.99$24.99
Butter Wines / JaM Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Butter Wines / JaM Cellars · California · United States
$14.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, SIMI Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, is $19.99. If you want to spend less, Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon is $11.99.
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
Ripe blackberry and plum with coffee, toasted oak, vanilla, and warm spice.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like smooth California Cabernet with generous fruit and noticeable vanilla-oak character.
Why buy it
It is an easy, crowd-friendly Cabernet with a professional 89-point Wine Enthusiast review and a soft, polished style.
Best for
Weeknight steak, barbecue, burgers, or a relaxed glass of red without needing to cellar or fuss over it.
Style
Modern, fruit-forward California Cabernet with supple tannins, rich dark fruit, and a vanilla-laced finish.
Drinks like
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, or other smooth California Cabernet bottlings under $25.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but satisfying for shoppers who enjoy plush, oaky California reds.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled steak or burgers · backyard barbecue ribs or smoky sausages · roasted lamb shoulder · portobello mushroom burger with aged cheddar
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Not required; 15-20 minutes of air can soften the oak and bring out the dark fruit.
- Glassware:
- Large red wine glass or Cabernet glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Current release is intended for near-term enjoyment rather than extended cellaring.
- After opening:
- Recork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Butter Cabernet Sauvignon is a smooth, lush California red with juicy dark fruit, toasted oak, and a vanilla-tinged finish. It is built for easy everyday drinking, with supple tannins and a round, approachable feel.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon; exact blend percentage not published in sources read
- Producer
- Butter Wines / JaM Cellars
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.9%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not published in sources read.
- Vineyard source:
- California Cabernet grapes; specific vineyards not published in sources read.
- Vessel:
- Not published in sources read.
About the winery · Butter Wines / JaM Cellars ›
Butter Wines is part of JaM Cellars, created by John and Michele Truchard, the J and M in JaM. The brand focuses on rich, bold, approachable California wines made for everyday enjoyment. Butter Cabernet Sauvignon was added to the Butter lineup in 2022 as a smooth, bold red counterpart to the well-known Butter Chardonnay. The company is based in Napa and also operates the JaM Cellars Wine & Music Studio in downtown Napa.
Critic reviews
89/100Wine Enthusiast
“dark blackberry jam, brewed coffee, and toasted oak; supple tannins on the finish”
Trade up
$19.99SIMI Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
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$11.99Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Butter Wines / JaM Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Butter Wines / JaM 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 Butter Wines / JaM Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Ripe blackberry and plum with coffee, toasted oak, vanilla, and warm spice.
- What food pairs with Butter Wines / JaM Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with Grilled steak or burgers, Backyard barbecue ribs or smoky sausages, Roasted lamb shoulder and Portobello mushroom burger with aged cheddar.
- How should I serve Butter Wines / JaM Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Not required; 15-20 minutes of air can soften the oak and bring out the dark fruit. Glass: Large red wine glass or Cabernet glass.
- Is Butter Wines / JaM Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $14.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Butter Wines / JaM Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $11.99. See Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Butter Wines / JaM Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.9% alcohol by volume.