Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
$14.99$24.99
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Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon
Josh Cellars · California · United States
$14.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 87-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, jammy California Cabernet with baked plum, black cherry, blackberry, warm spice and a chocolate-vanilla edge.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like soft, fruit-forward Cabernet such as Apothic Cabernet, Menage a Trois Cabernet or other smooth California reds.
Why buy it
It delivers the familiar Josh Cellars style in a richer, warmer, more full-bodied expression made for easy sharing.
Best for
Holiday dinners, cold-weather gatherings, casual steak nights and shoppers who want a bold red without sharp tannins.
Style
Full-bodied, dark-fruited, jammy and smooth, with moderate oak-spice accents.
Drinks like
Fruit-forward California Cabernet Sauvignon; smooth red blends with a Cabernet base.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly and crowd-pleasing.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
roast beef, glazed ham or a hearty holiday table · well-seasoned steaks or burgers · dark chocolate cake or brownies · aged cheddar or smoked gouda
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 15-20 minutes is optional; useful if serving soon after opening.
- Glassware:
- Large red wine glass or Cabernet glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now; this is styled for immediate drinking rather than long cellaring.
- 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
Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon is a jammy, full-bodied California red with dark fruit flavors of baked plum, black cherry and blackberry. Its plush texture and long, warm finish make it an easy choice for holiday meals, chocolate desserts or a relaxed night in.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Producer
- Josh Cellars
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Wayne Donaldson
- Vineyard source:
- California
About the winery · Josh Cellars ›
Josh Cellars was created by Joseph Carr in 2007 as a tribute to his father, Josh. The brand's story emphasizes family, perseverance and approachable California wines. Josh Cellars states that its wines are made to represent the best of California and are crafted to be well-balanced and delicious. Wayne Donaldson took over winemaking for Josh Cellars in 2009.
Critic reviews
87/100Wine Enthusiast
“Rich, ripe blackberries, bittersweet chocolate, bay leaf, maple, vanilla, allspice, orange, and sweet tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
- What does Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- A plush, jammy California Cabernet with baked plum, black cherry, blackberry, warm spice and a chocolate-vanilla edge.
- What food pairs with Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with roast beef, glazed ham or a hearty holiday table, well-seasoned steaks or burgers, dark chocolate cake or brownies and aged cheddar or smoked gouda.
- How should I serve Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 15-20 minutes is optional; useful if serving soon after opening. Glass: Large red wine glass or Cabernet glass.
- Is Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $14.99 it carries a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Josh Cellars Hearth 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 Josh Cellars Hearth Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.