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Josh Cellars Reserve Nc Chardonnay

Josh Cellars · California · United States

88 pts · Wine Enthusiast87 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$16.99$22.99 save $6.00 (26%)
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Why it’s a great value

Josh Cellars Reserve Nc Chardonnay is $16.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $22.99 — a saving of $6.00 (26%). It carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay 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

Crisp California Chardonnay with citrus, peach and a gentle vanilla note rather than a heavy butter profile.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like polished California Chardonnay that balances ripe fruit with freshness.

Why buy it

It offers the recognizable Josh Reserve presentation with North Coast sourcing and broadly food-friendly flavors.

Best for

Roast chicken, creamy seafood dishes, mixed nuts, casual entertaining and shoppers looking for an easy gift white.

Style

Medium-bodied, bright-fruited, lightly oaked Chardonnay with a smooth finish.

Drinks like

North Coast Chardonnay, Sonoma Chardonnay, lightly oaked California Chardonnay.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly, but still specific enough for Chardonnay drinkers who want North Coast fruit.

Flavor notes

Fruitbright citruslemonlemon zestpeachgreen applepear
Oakvanillatoasted bread
Otherlime pithsmooth finish

Pairs well with

toasted mixed nuts · seafood risotto · roasted chicken with butternut squash · penne all'arrabbiata

Best occasions

weeknight chicken dinnerseafood risotto nightholiday white-wine optionCalifornia Chardonnay fansgiftable Reserve-tier bottle

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
45-50°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; open shortly before serving.
Glassware:
Standard white wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Drink now; this is a fresh, current-release style rather than a cellar wine.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days refrigerated with a closure.

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

About this wine

Josh Cellars Reserve North Coast Chardonnay is an elegant, crisp California white sourced from North Coast AVA vineyards, including Sonoma and Lake counties. Expect bright citrus, lemon zest, peach and a touch of vanilla on a balanced, lingering finish.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Producer
Josh Cellars
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
North Coast AVA
Bottle size
750 Ml

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Wayne Donaldson
Vineyard source:
Grapes come from throughout the North Coast AVA, including Sonoma and Lake counties.
Vessel:
Not stated in sources.
About the winery · Josh Cellars ›

Josh Cellars was created by Joseph Carr in 2007 as a tribute to his father, Josh. The winery describes its wines as California-focused, well-balanced and crafted to exacting standards. The Reserve collection draws from prominent California appellations including the North Coast and Paso Robles. Wayne Donaldson has led winemaking for Josh Cellars since 2009.

Critic reviews

88/100Wine Enthusiast

“fresh green apple and pear, lime pith, white-peach skin and a hint of toasted bread”

Reviewed: Josh Cellars 2021 North Coast Reserve Chardonnay (North Coast) (2021) — Stacy Briscoe, 2024-03-01 · source

87/100Wine Enthusiast

“Fresh and clean fruit flavors and a good touch of acidity”

Reviewed: Josh Cellars 2020 Reserve Chardonnay (North Coast) (2020) — Jim Gordon, 2022-04-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Josh Cellars Reserve Nc Chardonnay dry or sweet?
Josh Cellars Reserve Nc Chardonnay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Josh Cellars Reserve Nc Chardonnay taste like?
Crisp California Chardonnay with citrus, peach and a gentle vanilla note rather than a heavy butter profile.
What food pairs with Josh Cellars Reserve Nc Chardonnay?
It pairs well with Toasted mixed nuts, Seafood risotto, Roasted chicken with butternut squash and Penne all'Arrabbiata.
How should I serve Josh Cellars Reserve Nc Chardonnay?
Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed; open shortly before serving. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
Is Josh Cellars Reserve Nc Chardonnay a good value?
Today it is $16.99, $6.00 (26%) below its recorded compare-at price of $22.99. It also holds a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Josh Cellars Reserve Nc Chardonnay?
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $11.99. See J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Josh Cellars Reserve Nc Chardonnay?
750 ml bottle.