Josh Cellars

Chardonnay

8.5462 ratings
8.411 pro ratings
California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Tasted several vintages, I’m just not a fan of Josh! Deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits and pronounced spice. On the palate plum and blackberry flavors with pepper and herb spice, very acidic. Big firm biting tannins on medium(-) finish ending with oaky notes. Not my style, for a few $$ more try a Robert Mondavi, much better. Tasting Sample.

Tasted several vintages, I’m just not a fan of Josh! Deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits and pronounced spice. On the palate plum and blackberry flavors with pepper and herb spice, very acidic. Big firm biting tannins on medium(-) finish ending with oaky notes. Not my style, for a few $$ more try a Robert Mondavi, much better. Tasting Sample.

1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2020
Brianna McKinney

Good for an inexpensive Chardonnay

Good for an inexpensive Chardonnay

4 people found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2014
Mike Smith

Worst Chard I have drank in 25 years. Poured 2/3 down the drain.

Worst Chard I have drank in 25 years. Poured 2/3 down the drain.

3 people found it helpfulDec 30th, 2017
Kyle Alderson

Kyle had this 9 years ago

Kyle had this 9 years ago

2 people found it helpfulSep 9th, 2015
Chris Zitzman

A light golden color reveals mild notes of orange and lemon zest. Both right out of the bottle as well as after a brief decant, the nose (slowly) begins to bloom, but the entry onto the palate becomes far more substantial than it began. Smooth and lush, the softness on the mid-palate shows some depth of character with a bit of creaminess that leads to an abbreviated but juicy finish. It’s perfect for picnics with chicken- or even fish.

A light golden color reveals mild notes of orange and lemon zest. Both right out of the bottle as well as after a brief decant, the nose (slowly) begins to bloom, but the entry onto the palate becomes far more substantial than it began. Smooth and lush, the softness on the mid-palate shows some depth of character with a bit of creaminess that leads to an abbreviated but juicy finish. It’s perfect for picnics with chicken- or even fish.

1 person found it helpfulJun 22nd, 2020
Ray Vanderhoff

Apple, pears, lemon, peaches and fig flavors. Lightly Oaked with just a touch of honey and butter on the finish. Eh. Not very interesting.

Apple, pears, lemon, peaches and fig flavors. Lightly Oaked with just a touch of honey and butter on the finish. Eh. Not very interesting.

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2020
Beth Segrest

Nice, slightly buttery. Bit of an aftertaste.

Nice, slightly buttery. Bit of an aftertaste.

1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2020
Sue Mohle

Good flavors but not enough acid

Good flavors but not enough acid

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2016
Sipping Fine Wine

Joseph Carr has recently worked with Tom Larson to produce his second label, named - Josh Cellars. Pale with citrus and tropical fruit aromas. On the palate flavors of white flesh stone fruits with lemon rind and hints of oak. Medium finish, good balance, simple and refreshing. Good value. Tasting Sample.

Joseph Carr has recently worked with Tom Larson to produce his second label, named - Josh Cellars. Pale with citrus and tropical fruit aromas. On the palate flavors of white flesh stone fruits with lemon rind and hints of oak. Medium finish, good balance, simple and refreshing. Good value. Tasting Sample.

Jun 18th, 2017
Rebecca Fletcher

Green apple and pear. Melon and wet rock. M acid and body. Bitter in the front palate. Cuts off a bit short.

Green apple and pear. Melon and wet rock. M acid and body. Bitter in the front palate. Cuts off a bit short.

Aug 12th, 2016