Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
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Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Franciscan Estate · California · United States
$14.99
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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, 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
A plush California Cabernet with blackberry, dark cherry, raspberry and plum, plus caramel, vanilla, mocha and a smooth dark-berry finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like ripe, smooth Cabernet with evident oak sweetness rather than a lean, herbal or heavily tannic style.
Why buy it
It delivers a recognizable California Cabernet profile from a long-running producer, with enough body for hearty food but a soft finish for easy drinking.
Best for
Grilled beef, lamb, burgers, eggplant Parmesan and casual entertaining.
Style
Full-bodied, fruit-forward California Cabernet with moderate oak and a velvety texture.
Drinks like
California Cabernet Sauvignon, soft Napa-style Cabernet, Cabernet-based red blends with oak-aged dark fruit.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly; familiar fruit and oak notes, soft tannins and straightforward pairing uses.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
charred filet · eggplant parmesan · bacon-wrapped dates · ribeye or gourmet burgers · grilled lamb chops
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Decant 15-20 minutes to soften the oak and tannin; optional for casual pours.
- Glassware:
- Cabernet or Bordeaux glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now; not positioned as a cellar-selection wine in reviewed sources.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied California red with blackberry, black cherry, dark raspberry and plum tones, rounded by oak notes of caramel, vanilla and mocha. It is smooth and fruit-forward, with enough tannin and richness for steak, lamb, burgers or eggplant Parmesan.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon; exact blend or percentage not published in reviewed producer materials
- Producer
- Franciscan Estate
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.2%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not published in reviewed sources.
- Vineyard source:
- California fruit; specific vineyards not published in reviewed producer materials.
- Vessel:
- Fermented on skins after a three-day cold soak; fermentation vessel not specified.
About the winery · Franciscan Estate ›
Franciscan was founded in 1972 by Justin Meyers and Raymond Duncan, and the winery links its name to the Franciscan Friars who brought viticulture to California. The producer describes its style as traditionally crafted wines with a modern taste. Its stated winemaking philosophy is to let the fruit speak for itself, with a portfolio positioned as bold, smooth and flavorful. Franciscan also notes a historical role in helping establish the Meritage Alliance for California Bordeaux-style blends.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Blackberry confiture, eucalyptus, dried flowers and vanilla; black currant, blueberry, chocolate mousse, clove and silky tannins.”
Trade up
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Franciscan Estate 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 Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- A plush California Cabernet with blackberry, dark cherry, raspberry and plum, plus caramel, vanilla, mocha and a smooth dark-berry finish.
- What food pairs with Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with Charred filet, Eggplant Parmesan, Bacon-wrapped dates, Ribeye or gourmet burgers and Grilled lamb chops.
- How should I serve Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Decant 15-20 minutes to soften the oak and tannin; optional for casual pours. Glass: Cabernet or Bordeaux glass.
- Is Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $14.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Franciscan Estate 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 Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.2% alcohol by volume.