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Josh Chardonnay

Josh Cellars · California · USA

87 pts · Wine Enthusiast

$13.09

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Taste profile

Sweetness · DryDry → Sweet

BodyLight → Full

Acidity*Soft → Bright

OakNone → Bold

Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Bright citrus and juicy peach with a touch of tropical fruit; a hint of crème brûlée from light French oak, finishing clean rather than buttery.

You’ll like this if…

You like Chardonnay with fruit and freshness — more citrus-and-peach than butter-bomb — with just a whisper of oak.

Why buy it

A versatile, middle-of-the-road Chardonnay that pairs with more dinners than almost anything else on the shelf.

Best for

Roast chicken, creamy pasta, and shellfish; a safe pick for guests who 'just want a white'.

Style

Medium-bodied California Chardonnay with bright acidity and 10% new French oak.

Drinks like

Drinks in the same lane as Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve, a touch lighter on the oak.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly.

Flavor notes

Fruitcitrus juicy peach tropical fruits lemon oil

Oaksubtle oak crème brûlée

Otherhoney

Pairs well with

Poultry: roasted chicken(winery pick)

Seafood: shrimp(winery pick) · steamed mussels(winery pick) · grilled fish(winery pick)

Pasta: creamy pasta(winery pick)

Vegetables: grilled vegetables(winery pick)

Best occasions

Weeknight dinner Dinner party Casual sipping

Type: white
Varietal: Chardonnay
Grapes: Chardonnay
Producer: Josh Cellars
Country: USA
Region: California
Appellation: California
Bottle size: 750 Ml
ABV: 13.5%

Details last verified August 27, 2026

Winemaking details ›

Fermentation:: Grapes picked cold in early morning, pressed immediately; juice settled in chilled stainless steel; temperature-controlled fermentation for 3-4 weeks; lees stirring and malolactic conversion on portions of the blend
Vessel:: Chilled stainless steel tanks; balanced with 10% new French oak
Oak:: 10% new French oak
Malolactic:: Partial — malolactic conversion used to enhance portions of the blend

Winery story ›

From Josh Cellars, the Deutsch Family negociant label founded in 2007 by Joseph Carr in honor of his father. Grapes come from cooler and warmer microclimates across California — the cooler sites bring apple and lemon, the warmer ones the tropical notes.

Critic reviews

87/100Wine Enthusiast
“Balanced, baked apple, pear, white flowers, toasty oak”
Reviewed: Josh Cellars 2024 Chardonnay (California) (2024) — Tonya Pitts, 2026-05-01 (issue date) · source