Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
$14.99$24.99
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The Federalist Bourb Cabernet Sauvignon
The Federalist · California · United States
$20.99
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It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is $14.99.
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
Dark berry Cabernet with smoky vanilla, baking spice, fig, leather, tobacco, and a soft bourbon-barrel sweetness from the oak.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you enjoy plush California Cabernet, bourbon-barrel-aged reds, smoky barbecue flavors, or red wines with obvious vanilla and spice from oak.
Why buy it
It offers a distinct bourbon-barrel twist on Lodi Cabernet, with enough fruit, oak, and richness to stand up to grilled and smoked foods.
Best for
A bold red for casual dinners, cookouts, and shoppers who want a richer, oak-forward Cabernet rather than a lean or restrained style.
Style
Full-bodied, dark-fruited, smoky, vanilla-spiced, and polished, with fine tannins and a long finish.
Drinks like
Bourbon-barrel-aged California Cabernet, Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon, richer Paso Robles-style Cabernet, and oak-forward California red blends.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly and appealing for bourbon drinkers; also useful for Cabernet fans looking for a bolder oak profile.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled burgers with cheddar and caramelized onions · smoked ribs or brisket with a lightly sweet glaze · favorite takeout with bold sauces, such as steak tacos or barbecue chicken pizza · aged cheddar or smoked gouda
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 15-20 minutes if possible; otherwise pour into roomy glasses
- Glassware:
- Large red wine glass or Cabernet glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Current release is ready to drink now; this bourbon-barrel style is best enjoyed young for its fruit and oak character
- After opening:
- Recork and refrigerate; best within 3-4 days
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A full-bodied Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon aged in American oak and finished in charred bourbon barrels, showing smoky blackberry, black cherry, vanilla spice, fig, leather, and tobacco notes. Rich dark fruit and fine tannins make it a bold, crowd-friendly red for barbecue, burgers, and takeout nights.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Producer
- The Federalist
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Lodi
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon; different blocks are fermented separately
- Vessel:
- American oak with finishing in charred bourbon barrels
About the winery · The Federalist ›
The Federalist positions its wines around American craft and approachable, bold flavors. The producer describes its wines as made through a small-batch, boutique-style production process. Its Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon takes that theme further by finishing Lodi Cabernet in charred bourbon barrels for extra smoky vanilla and spice character. The style is built for richness and immediacy rather than quiet cellar aging.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Fresh aromas of blackberry, cinnamon, violet and orange zest, with blueberry, allspice, vanilla cream and dried herbs.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Federalist Bourb Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- The Federalist Bourb Cabernet Sauvignon is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
- What does The Federalist Bourb Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Dark berry Cabernet with smoky vanilla, baking spice, fig, leather, tobacco, and a soft bourbon-barrel sweetness from the oak.
- What food pairs with The Federalist Bourb Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with Grilled burgers with cheddar and caramelized onions, Smoked ribs or brisket with a lightly sweet glaze, Favorite takeout with bold sauces, such as steak tacos or barbecue chicken pizza and Aged cheddar or smoked Gouda.
- How should I serve The Federalist Bourb Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 15-20 minutes if possible; otherwise pour into roomy glasses. Glass: Large red wine glass or Cabernet glass.
- Is The Federalist Bourb Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $20.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than The Federalist Bourb Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $14.99. See Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of The Federalist Bourb Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle.