Josh Cellars
Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
California, USA
The nose shows plenty of dark fruit - blackberries, cassis, blueberries - but while I was expecting a healthy dose of bourbon-soaked wood, it doesn’t seem to be there. I get just a faint sense of bourbon, nothing more. That’s actually fine with me, because I don’t want my wine to smell like bourbon. A little stronger note of cedar comes on the palate, along with the forceful fruit, but nothing that would turn me off of the wine. After sipping a bit, I notice a very slight flavor of bourbon, but it is way in the background. I feel the labeling is a bit misleading. If you’re advertising bourbon, there oughta be some - whether I like it or not. However, it is a fine wine nonetheless.
The nose shows plenty of dark fruit - blackberries, cassis, blueberries - but while I was expecting a healthy dose of bourbon-soaked wood, it doesn’t seem to be there. I get just a faint sense of bourbon, nothing more. That’s actually fine with me, because I don’t want my wine to smell like bourbon. A little stronger note of cedar comes on the palate, along with the forceful fruit, but nothing that would turn me off of the wine. After sipping a bit, I notice a very slight flavor of bourbon, but it is way in the background. I feel the labeling is a bit misleading. If you’re advertising bourbon, there oughta be some - whether I like it or not. However, it is a fine wine nonetheless.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2022Not what we were expecting at all. Very peppery, no hints of bourbon at all. We do enjoy a Josh Cab but this was disappointing.
Not what we were expecting at all. Very peppery, no hints of bourbon at all. We do enjoy a Josh Cab but this was disappointing.
1 person found it helpfulNov 20th, 2020
Even though Cabernet’s are not my thing, this drank well. I didn’t pick up on any bourbon notes personally, which was disappointing. I enjoy a typically bottle of Josh and won’t buy this special bottle again.
Even though Cabernet’s are not my thing, this drank well. I didn’t pick up on any bourbon notes personally, which was disappointing. I enjoy a typically bottle of Josh and won’t buy this special bottle again.
1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2020
2021 vintage. Nice cab. A bit dry but overall worth another.
2021 vintage. Nice cab. A bit dry but overall worth another.
Dec 16th, 2023
Josh Rez bourbon barrel - great cab for the low price
Josh Rez bourbon barrel - great cab for the low price
Sep 21st, 2023I love the flavors and the way it hits your mouth. Not to harsh on the alcohol feel and more so the flavor of the grape. Really enjoyable
I love the flavors and the way it hits your mouth. Not to harsh on the alcohol feel and more so the flavor of the grape. Really enjoyable
Jun 14th, 2023
This 2019 is quite yummy; smooth and easily drinkable. Quite good for a young-ish Cab
This 2019 is quite yummy; smooth and easily drinkable. Quite good for a young-ish Cab
Jan 2nd, 2023
Nice body and character, much better than the regular Josh Cab!
Nice body and character, much better than the regular Josh Cab!
Dec 7th, 2022