Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is an incredibly round, juicy, and highly approachable Californian red wine crafted as a comforting tribute by founder Joseph Carr in honor of his father. Sourced from premier vineyards across California's diverse growing regions, this vintage highlights the approachable and expressive potential of the state's signature red grape. In the glass, it pours a deep, rich dark ruby hue with a full coating rim. The forward and incredibly aromatic nose opens with inviting scents of ripe blackberry, dark cherry, and black currant, masterfully integrated with subtle undertones of toasted hazelnut, cinnamon, warm vanilla, and sweet toasted oak. On the palate, the wine is medium-to-full-bodied and beautifully balanced, displaying a soft, velvety fluid coherence where its core of juicy dark forest fruit effortlessly intertwines with fine-grained, round tannins and a moderate spine of natural acidity, concluding with a long, smooth finish accented by lingering hints of mocha and subtle wood spice.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with charcoal-grilled gourmet beef burgers, slow-braised pork short ribs, rosemary-infused roasted lamb chops, and a block of mature sharp cheddar cheese.

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Aromas are notes of ripe dark berries, coriander, sage, florals, and toasty oak on the nose. The flavors are Blackberries, boysenberries, vanilla cream, nutmeg, and mocha with silky tannins on the finish.