Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
$14.99$24.99
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Tribute Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
Tribute Wines · California · United States
$11.99
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It carries a verified 92-point score from The Tasting Panel at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, 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 fruit, cassis and plum with vanilla, tea, chocolate and a smooth toasted-oak finish.
You’ll like this if…
You like California Cabernet that is fruit-forward, full-bodied and polished rather than lean or austere.
Why buy it
It delivers the familiar richness of California Cabernet with clear steak-and-barbecue appeal at a weeknight-friendly price.
Best for
Shoppers looking for a bold red to pour with grilled meats, burgers or a casual dinner.
Style
Bold, dark-fruited California Cabernet with integrated tannins and toasted oak.
Drinks like
California Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast Cabernet-based reds
Experience level
Easy for casual Cabernet drinkers, with enough tannin and oak character for fans of bigger California reds.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Beef: grilled steak(winery pick)
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20 minutes to soften the tannins and bring out the dark fruit
- Glassware:
- Cabernet or Bordeaux-style glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now; no vintage-specific aging guidance is provided
- 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
Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold California Cabernet with cassis, blackberry, black cherry and ripe plum layered with tea, vanilla bean and dark chocolate. Its polished tannins and rounded oak make it an easy fit for steak, barbecue and hearty weeknight dinners.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Producer
- Tribute Wines
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Chris Benziger is presented by the winery as the family voice behind Tribute; a specific Cabernet winemaker credit is not stated.
- Vineyard source:
- Certified Sustainable vineyards located predominantly in San Benito County, Paso Robles and San Lucas Vineyard near Monterey.
- Vessel:
- Toasted French and American oak
About the winery · Tribute Wines ›
Tribute Wines is built around Chris Benziger's story of family, Sonoma winemaking roots and the bonds formed through decades in wine. The brand positions the wines as approachable California bottles made to honor shared moments with family and friends. The Cabernet Sauvignon emphasizes certified sustainable vineyard sourcing from multiple California growing areas, combining warmer Paso Robles fruit with cooler Central Coast and San Benito structure. The winery's stated style for the Cabernet is bold, opulent and polished.
Critic reviews
92/100The Tasting Panel
“It overdelivers and then some.”
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Packed with black fruit flavors and robust in texture.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tribute Wines Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Tribute Wines Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Tribute Wines Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Dark berry fruit, cassis and plum with vanilla, tea, chocolate and a smooth toasted-oak finish.
- What food pairs with Tribute Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with grilled steak, BBQ ribs or brisket, burgers with cheddar and portobello mushrooms with herbs.
- How should I serve Tribute Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20 minutes to soften the tannins and bring out the dark fruit. Glass: Cabernet or Bordeaux-style glass.
- Is Tribute Wines Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $11.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from The Tasting Panel; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Tribute Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle.