Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
$14.99$24.99
Imagery Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Imagery Estate Winery · California · United States
$14.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-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
Dark berries, vanilla toast, cocoa, warm spice, and a smooth, polished Cabernet finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like California Cabernet that is fruit-forward, oak-kissed, and softer than a heavily tannic Napa style.
Why buy it
It delivers a recognizable California Cabernet profile with an artistic label and a small blending twist from Petite Sirah.
Best for
Grilled meats, hearty pasta, casual entertaining, and shoppers looking for a $20 Cabernet with critic recognition.
Style
Ripe, smooth, dark-fruited California Cabernet with moderate oak and a peppery finish.
Drinks like
California Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Cabernet, soft Sonoma Cabernet blends
Experience level
Easygoing enough for casual drinkers, with enough structure and spice for Cabernet fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65 F
- Decanting:
- 20 minutes if you want the oak and dark fruit to open up
- Glassware:
- Cabernet or Bordeaux glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy on release or over the next few years
- After opening:
- Re-cork and refrigerate; best within 3-4 days
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A polished California Cabernet Sauvignon from Imagery, showing dark berry fruit, vanilla, spice, and well-integrated oak. A touch of Petite Sirah adds peppery depth while keeping the wine smooth and easy to enjoy.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, 5% per current retailer description
- Producer
- Imagery Estate Winery
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Jamie Benziger
- Vineyard source:
- California vineyards; older winery materials describe California benchland and valley-floor vineyards for this Cabernet and Petite Sirah blend.
- Vessel:
- Not stated
About the winery · Imagery Estate Winery ›
Imagery Estate Winery is based in Glen Ellen, California, and presents wine through the combined lens of winemaking and visual art. The Imagery Wine Collection is described by the winery as rooted in three decades of Sonoma winemaking and crafted by winemaker Jamie Benziger. The collection focuses on familiar varietals such as Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc with a creative twist. Its labels are inspired by the winery's on-site art gallery and artist collaborations.
Critic reviews
92/100Wine Enthusiast
“Ripe blackberries, boysenberries, French oak, violets, bittersweet chocolate and grippy tannins.”
92/100The Tasting Panel
“Dark chocolate, slate, cedar, coffee, spiced blueberries and round mocha-kissed tannins.”
Trade up
$19.99SIMI Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon · Sonoma County
Easier on the wallet
$11.99Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Imagery Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Imagery Estate Winery 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 Imagery Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Dark berries, vanilla toast, cocoa, warm spice, and a smooth, polished Cabernet finish.
- What food pairs with Imagery Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with juicy steak, pasta bolognese, BBQ ribs or grilled burgers and aged cheddar.
- How should I serve Imagery Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65 F. 20 minutes if you want the oak and dark fruit to open up. Glass: Cabernet or Bordeaux glass.
- Is Imagery Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $14.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Imagery Estate Winery 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 Imagery Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 14% alcohol by volume.