Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
$14.99$24.99
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Decoy Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
Decoy Wines · California · United States
$19.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, is $25.99. If you want to spend less, Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is $14.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
AciditySoft → Bright
TanninSilky → Grippy
OakNone → Bold
FruitSubtle → Intense
What it tastes like
Dark berry Cabernet with cherry, raspberry, blackberry, baking spice, cola, toasty oak and a smooth, structured finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like California Cabernet that is ripe and polished, with noticeable fruit, moderate oak and tannins that feel structured but not forbidding.
Why buy it
A reliable Duckhorn-family Cabernet at a more accessible price than luxury Napa bottlings, with verified professional recognition for the current release.
Best for
Steak, burgers, roasts, grilled mushrooms and shoppers who want a recognizable California Cabernet for dinner or gifting.
Style
Modern California Cabernet: dark-fruited, medium-oaked, full-bodied and smooth, with Merlot contributing plushness.
Drinks like
California Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County Cabernet, Paso Robles Cabernet, red Bordeaux-style California blends
Experience level
Beginner-friendly but still satisfying for Cabernet fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled ribeye or new york strip · short ribs, pot roast or beef stew · cheddar cheeseburger with caramelized onions · portobello mushroom burger or lentil shepherd's pie
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes if you want the tannins to relax; otherwise pour and enjoy.
- Glassware:
- Cabernet or Bordeaux glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Made in an approachable style; enjoy now rather than holding for extended cellaring.
- After opening:
- Best within 3-5 days if recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Decoy California Cabernet Sauvignon is a polished, fruit-forward California red with dark cherry, raspberry and blackberry flavors framed by baking spice, cola, subtle toasty oak and structured tannins. It is made for approachable Cabernet richness without needing long cellaring.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot
- Producer
- Decoy Wines
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.1%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- California fruit, with sub-appellations listed as Sonoma County, Central Coast and Mendocino County.
- Vessel:
- French oak barrels
About the winery · Decoy Wines ›
Decoy is a Duckhorn Portfolio brand based in St. Helena, California. The brand was established more than 30 years ago by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn and is positioned for everyday enjoyment as well as special moments. Decoy states that it works with exceptional vineyards, including estate properties, and this California Cabernet draws from multiple California growing areas for a consistent, approachable style.
Critic reviews
91/100Wine Enthusiast
“Review cites black currant, boysenberry, French oak, baked plum, blackberry, bittersweet chocolate and grippy tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Decoy Wines Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Decoy Wines 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 Decoy Wines Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Dark berry Cabernet with cherry, raspberry, blackberry, baking spice, cola, toasty oak and a smooth, structured finish.
- What food pairs with Decoy Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with grilled ribeye or New York strip, short ribs, pot roast or beef stew, cheddar cheeseburger with caramelized onions and portobello mushroom burger or lentil shepherd's pie.
- How should I serve Decoy Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes if you want the tannins to relax; otherwise pour and enjoy. Glass: Cabernet or Bordeaux glass.
- Is Decoy Wines Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $19.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Decoy Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $14.99. See Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Decoy Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.1% alcohol by volume.