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Josh Cellars Red

Josh Cellars · California · United States

90 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$14.99$19.99 save $5.00 (25%)
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Why it’s a great value

Josh Cellars Red is $14.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $19.99 — a saving of $5.00 (25%). It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, Apothic Red is $10.99.

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

Plush dark berries and plum with black cherry, toasted cedar, vanilla-chocolate oak accents, and a touch of pepper.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like smooth California red blends such as Apothic Red, 19 Crimes Red Blend, Menage a Trois Red, or easy-drinking Merlot/Zinfandel blends.

Why buy it

It is a recognizable, dependable California red blend with enough fruit and oak to please a range of casual red-wine drinkers.

Best for

Barbecue, steak night, lamb, burgers, and gatherings where you want one red that does not require explanation.

Style

Fruit-forward, smooth, medium-full to full-bodied California red blend with soft tannins and sweet oak tones.

Drinks like

California red blend, Merlot-Zinfandel blend, plush new-world red blend

Experience level

Beginner-friendly and familiar, but still useful for shoppers who want a ripe California red for food.

Flavor notes

Fruitdark fruitripe plumblack cherryblackberry
Oaktoasted woodtoasted cedarvanillachocolate
Spicefresh cracked pepper
Otherroasted nuts

Pairs well with

bbq ribs or sweet-spicy slow-cooked ribs · roasted or grilled leg of lamb · grilled skirt steak or chile-rubbed porterhouse · burgers, meatloaf, or tomato-braised short ribs

Best occasions

backyard barbecuecasual steak dinnereasy host giftpizza and movie nightcrowd-friendly red for mixed tastes

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
Not required; 15-20 minutes in a decanter or glass can soften the fruit and oak notes.
Glassware:
Standard red wine glass or universal wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Made for current enjoyment rather than long cellaring.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days if recorked and stored cool.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Josh Cellars Legacy Red Blend is a smooth, fruit-forward California red with dark fruit, plum, black cherry, toasted wood, and cracked pepper notes. A crowd-friendly choice for barbecue, steak, lamb, and easy weeknight dinners.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Red Blend
Grapes
Red blend; current grape percentages are not stated on the producer's current product page, Historical note only: the 2014 tech sheet listed Merlot, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah, but that vintage-specific blend should not be assumed for the current release
Producer
Josh Cellars
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
14%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Wayne Donaldson
Vineyard source:
Current release sourcing is not detailed by vineyard; retailer copy states Josh Cellars works with California growers.
Vessel:
Not stated for the current release.
About the winery · Josh Cellars ›

Josh Cellars was created by Joseph Carr in 2007 as a tribute to his father, Josh. The brand focuses on California wines made in a polished, approachable style. Josh Cellars says its wines are intended to be well-balanced and crafted to exacting standards. Wayne Donaldson has led winemaking for Josh Cellars since 2009.

Critic reviews

90/100Wine Enthusiast

“Rich fruit flavors and abundant accents of vanilla and chocolate make this full-bodied wine difficult to resist.”

Reviewed: Josh Cellars 2020 Legacy Red (2020) — Jim Gordon, 2022-10-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Josh Cellars Red dry or sweet?
Josh Cellars Red is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does Josh Cellars Red taste like?
Plush dark berries and plum with black cherry, toasted cedar, vanilla-chocolate oak accents, and a touch of pepper.
What food pairs with Josh Cellars Red?
It pairs well with BBQ ribs or sweet-spicy slow-cooked ribs, Roasted or grilled leg of lamb, Grilled skirt steak or chile-rubbed porterhouse and Burgers, meatloaf, or tomato-braised short ribs.
How should I serve Josh Cellars Red?
Serve at 60-65°F. Not required; 15-20 minutes in a decanter or glass can soften the fruit and oak notes. Glass: Standard red wine glass or universal wine glass.
Is Josh Cellars Red a good value?
Today it is $14.99, $5.00 (25%) below its recorded compare-at price of $19.99. It also holds a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Josh Cellars Red?
Apothic Red is a comparable Red Blend at $10.99. See Apothic Red
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Josh Cellars Red?
750 ml bottle, 14% alcohol by volume.