Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
$14.99$24.99
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Chloe Wine Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Chloe Wine Collection · Monterey County, Central Coast, California · United States
89 pts · Beverage Testing Institute (Tastings.com)86 pts · Beverage Testing Institute (Tastings.com)
$11.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 89-point score from Beverage Testing Institute (Tastings.com) at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, 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
Dark and generous - black cherry and plum up front, then dark chocolate, coffee and a dusting of cinnamon from the barrel. It is dry, full-bodied, and the tannins have enough grip to stand up to a steak without feeling harsh.
You’ll like this if…
You reach for familiar California Cabernet names in this price range, or you like your reds ripe, smooth and a little chocolaty rather than lean and herbal.
Why buy it
A dry, full-bodied Cabernet with real barrel aging behind it at $16.99 - the kind of bottle you can pour for guests or open on a Tuesday without thinking twice.
Best for
Steak, burgers, barbecue and cold-weather roasts; also a safe pick when you are bringing one bottle to someone else's dinner.
Style
Ripe, oak-polished, full-bodied Central Coast Cabernet - fruit-forward and rounded rather than austere or structured for aging.
Drinks like
Sits close to other Central Coast and California-appellation Cabernets in the mid-teens; a bit plusher and more chocolate-toned than a value Bordeaux, and softer than a firm Napa or Paso Robles Cabernet at twice the price.
Experience level
Easy for anyone. No decanting knowledge or cellar time required.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled ribeye or a peppered strip steak · braised short ribs or pot roast · cheeseburgers, smoked brisket, baby back ribs · roasted mushrooms, charred broccolini, eggplant parm · aged cheddar, gouda, or a wedge of parmesan · chocolate-covered cherries or a flourless chocolate cake · cold-weather roasts and stews
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65F - about 20 minutes out of the fridge, or 30 minutes in a cool room
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes in a decanter or a wide glass softens the tannins; not required
- Glassware:
- Large-bowled Bordeaux glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Ready on release; the fruit-forward, oak-polished style is built for drinking now rather than cellaring
- After opening:
- Recork and refrigerate; good for 2-3 days
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A bold, softly polished California Cabernet from the San Lucas district at the southern end of Monterey County, with black cherry, ripe plum and dark chocolate carried by 14 months in French and American oak. Full-bodied and dry, with firm but approachable tannins and a long finish.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon 91% (2018 release, per SAQ), Merlot 6% (2018 release), Petite Sirah 3% (2018 release)
- Producer
- Chloe Wine Collection
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Monterey County, Central Coast, California
- Appellation
- San Lucas AVA
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 18, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Georgetta Dane, per the brand's release announcement; winemaking leadership may have changed since
- Vineyard source:
- San Lucas AVA at the southern end of Monterey County; shaly loam soils give exceptional drainage, and the brand cites one of California's largest day-to-night temperature swings - warm sunny days, cool nights and foggy mornings - for a long ripening season
- Vessel:
- French and American oak barrels
About the winery · Chloe Wine Collection ›
Chloe Wine Collection is a California-based brand in The Wine Group's portfolio, launched as a lineup of approachable, well-dressed wines at everyday prices. The name comes from an ancient word meaning blooming. The collection was developed under winemaker Georgetta Dane and spans a Sonoma County Chardonnay, an Italian Valdadige Pinot Grigio, a Prosecco, a Central Coast Rose, a Monterey County Pinot Noir, a San Lucas Merlot, and the North Coast red blend Red No. 249. Cabernet Sauvignon joined the range in 2018 with grapes from the San Lucas district of Monterey County. Bottles typically sell in the $16 to $18 range, which is where this one lands at WineDiscounts.com.
Critic reviews
89/100Beverage Testing Institute (Tastings.com)
86/100Beverage Testing Institute (Tastings.com)
“Aromas and flavors of chocolate covered black cherry, vanilla cream, boysenberry, and cocoa powder”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chloe Wine Collection Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Chloe Wine Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Chloe Wine Collection Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Dark and generous - black cherry and plum up front, then dark chocolate, coffee and a dusting of cinnamon from the barrel. It is dry, full-bodied, and the tannins have enough grip to stand up to a steak without feeling harsh.
- What food pairs with Chloe Wine Collection Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with Grilled ribeye or a peppered strip steak, Braised short ribs or pot roast, Cheeseburgers, smoked brisket, baby back ribs, Roasted mushrooms, charred broccolini, eggplant parm and Aged cheddar, gouda, or a wedge of parmesan.
- How should I serve Chloe Wine Collection Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65F - about 20 minutes out of the fridge, or 30 minutes in a cool room. 20-30 minutes in a decanter or a wide glass softens the tannins; not required. Glass: Large-bowled Bordeaux glass.
- Is Chloe Wine Collection Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $11.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from Beverage Testing Institute (Tastings.com); the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Chloe Wine Collection Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle.