Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
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Cupcake Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Cupcake Vineyards · California · United States
$8.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 86-point score from Beverage Testing Institute (Tastings.com) at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, 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 up front, then a mocha-and-vanilla warmth from oak aging, with soft tannins and a smooth, slightly jammy finish. It reads full and generous rather than lean or herbal.
You’ll like this if…
You like crowd-friendly California Cabernet and reds that feel smooth and fruity rather than dry and tannic - think Josh Cellars, 14 Hands or Barefoot Cabernet drinkers.
Why buy it
At under twelve dollars it is a dependable house red: recognizable flavors, soft texture, and enough weight to stand up to burgers and braises without any fuss.
Best for
Everyday dinners, casual entertaining, and anyone who wants a familiar Cabernet that does not need decanting or explaining.
Style
Warm-climate California Cabernet: ripe dark fruit, oak-driven mocha notes, medium-soft tannins, full-feeling body, made for drinking now.
Drinks like
Similar in spirit to other value California Cabernets and to smooth Cabernet-based blends; if you want more structure and savory grip, step up to a Paso Robles or Napa-area Cabernet.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly - a good first Cabernet, and an easy pour for mixed groups.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
braised short ribs · cheeseburger with truffle or plain fries · petite filet or flat-iron with a peppercorn pan sauce · aged cheddar or baked brie with honey · sausage pizza or baked ziti · flourless chocolate cake or brownies
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65F - about 20 minutes in the fridge before pouring
- Decanting:
- Not required; 15-20 minutes in the glass or a quick pour through a decanter softens the oak
- Glassware:
- Standard large-bowl red wine glass or Bordeaux glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Made to drink on release - enjoy within a year or two of purchase rather than cellaring
- After opening:
- Re-cork or use a stopper and refrigerate; good for 3-4 days
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A bold, rounded California Cabernet built on blackberry and dark cherry with an espresso-and-oak edge from barrel aging. Smooth tannins and a plush finish make it an easy weeknight red at a friendly price.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (varietal labeling; exact blend percentages not published by the producer)
- Producer
- Cupcake Vineyards
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 18, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Jessica Tomei, Cupcake Vineyards winemaker
- Vineyard source:
- Grapes sourced from California vineyards; the producer describes sunny days and cool nights over a long growing season that ripen the fruit fully
- Vessel:
- Fermented with careful extraction of soft tannins and color from the skins
About the winery · Cupcake Vineyards ›
Cupcake Vineyards is a California-based brand headquartered in Ripon, in the state's Central Valley, producing an approachable, widely distributed range of wines. Its lineup spans reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and the Red Velvet and Black Forest blends, alongside whites, roses and sparkling wines. Winemaking is led by Jessica Tomei, and the Cabernet Sauvignon draws on fruit from California vineyards where warm days and cool nights stretch out ripening. The house style aims at easygoing, fruit-forward wines meant for everyday occasions rather than the cellar. Pricing keeps the range in everyday-value territory, which is a large part of the brand's popularity.
Critic reviews
86/100Beverage Testing Institute (Tastings.com)
“A toasty, fruity Cabernet that is easy drinking and palate pleasing; notes of mixed berry jam, vanilla, cedar shavings and ripe plum. Silver Medal.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cupcake Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Cupcake Vineyards 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 Cupcake Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Ripe blackberry and plum up front, then a mocha-and-vanilla warmth from oak aging, with soft tannins and a smooth, slightly jammy finish. It reads full and generous rather than lean or herbal.
- What food pairs with Cupcake Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with Braised short ribs, Cheeseburger with truffle or plain fries, Petite filet or flat-iron with a peppercorn pan sauce, Aged cheddar or baked brie with honey and Sausage pizza or baked ziti.
- How should I serve Cupcake Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65F - about 20 minutes in the fridge before pouring. Not required; 15-20 minutes in the glass or a quick pour through a decanter softens the oak. Glass: Standard large-bowl red wine glass or Bordeaux glass.
- Is Cupcake Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $8.99 it carries a verified 86-point score from Beverage Testing Institute (Tastings.com); the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Cupcake Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle.