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Josh Sauv Blanc

Josh Cellars · California · USA

93 pts · San Francisco International Wine Competition 91 pts · Wine Enthusiast

$13.09

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Taste profile

Sweetness · DryDry → Sweet

BodyLight → Full

Acidity*Soft → Bright

Oak*None → Bold

Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Zesty lemon, key lime and green apple with honeydew melon and a citrus-blossom lift; light, crisp and clean to the finish.

You’ll like this if…

You reach for crisp, refreshing whites — Sauvignon Blanc without the aggressive grassiness, closer to citrus and melon.

Why buy it

An unoaked, stainless-steel white that stays fresh and food-friendly — and the everyday price makes it an easy re-buy.

Best for

Seafood, summer salads, and warm-evening porch pours.

Style

Light-bodied, crisp California Sauvignon Blanc, all stainless steel, no oak.

Drinks like

Softer and fruitier than a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc like Kim Crawford; closer to a coastal California style.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly.

Flavor notes

Fruitlemon kiwi green apple honeydew melon key lime pear

Floralcitrus blossom

Spicehints of ginger

Pairs well with

Poultry: grilled chicken(winery pick)

Seafood: seafood appetizers(winery pick) · seared scallops(winery pick)

Vegetables: summer salads(winery pick)

Spicy food: spicier dishes(winery pick)

Best occasions

Backyard barbecue Casual sipping Weeknight dinner

Type: white
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
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:: Picked early morning, arrives cold; pressed under anaerobic conditions; fermented 3-4 weeks in chilled stainless steel to preserve aroma and varietal expression
Vessel:: Chilled stainless steel tanks

Winery story ›

From Josh Cellars, the Deutsch Family negociant label founded in 2007 by Joseph Carr. The Sauvignon Blanc is picked cold in the early morning and fermented entirely in chilled stainless steel to keep its aromatics bright.

Critic reviews

93/100San Francisco International Wine Competition
Reviewed: Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2019 (2019), 2019 · source

91/100Wine Enthusiast
“Lush, juicy; white grapefruit, pear, orange blossom”
Reviewed: Josh Cellars 2023 Sauvignon Blanc (California) (2023) — Tonya Pitts, 2024-12-31 (issue date; Best Buy) · source