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Josh Cellars Chardonnay

Josh Cellars · California · USA

87 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$13.99$18.99 save $5.00 (26%)
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Why it’s a great value

Josh Cellars Chardonnay is $13.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $18.99 — a saving of $5.00 (26%). It carries a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay, is $18.99. If you want to spend less, The Seeker Wines Chardonnay is $10.99.

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

Fruitcitrusjuicy peachtropical fruitslemon oil
Oaksubtle oakcrème 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 dinnerDinner partyCasual sipping

About this wine

Josh Cellars Chardonnay is a white Chardonnay from California, USA. It scored 87 points with Wine Enthusiast. 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. It pairs well with shrimp, steamed mussels and creamy pasta. 750 ml bottle, 13.5% ABV. Buy it online at WineDiscounts.com for $13.99 (was $18.99, save 26%) with delivery to your door.

Wine details

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

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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
About the winery · Josh Cellars ›

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
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Frequently asked questions

Is Josh Cellars Chardonnay dry or sweet?
Josh Cellars Chardonnay is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Josh Cellars Chardonnay taste 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.
What food pairs with Josh Cellars Chardonnay?
It pairs well with shrimp, steamed mussels, creamy pasta, roasted chicken and grilled vegetables.
Is Josh Cellars Chardonnay a good value?
Today it is $13.99, $5.00 (26%) below its recorded compare-at price of $18.99. It also holds a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Josh Cellars Chardonnay?
The Seeker Wines Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $10.99. See The Seeker Wines Chardonnay
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Josh Cellars Chardonnay?
750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.