Josh Cellars

Reserve North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

8.9168 ratings
8.86 pro ratings
North Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
John Berghoff

Took 3 hours to open up. Still a crowd pleaser.

Took 3 hours to open up. Still a crowd pleaser.

Aug 12th, 2022
Randy Fuller

This dark wine’s nose is bursting with blue fruit, violets, vanilla and clove. The palate is rich and layered with black currant and cherry, anise, pepper and oak spice. The tannins are smooth and the acidity is lip-smacking. The sip finishes long and fruity with a savory edge. It will pair nicely with steak, sausage and tomato sauce dishes.

This dark wine’s nose is bursting with blue fruit, violets, vanilla and clove. The palate is rich and layered with black currant and cherry, anise, pepper and oak spice. The tannins are smooth and the acidity is lip-smacking. The sip finishes long and fruity with a savory edge. It will pair nicely with steak, sausage and tomato sauce dishes.

Feb 25th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep red color with aromas of dark red fruit and pepper spice. On the palate blackberry and cherry flavors with dried herb and spice. Dusty tannins carry to the medium finish ending with cacao and vanilla oak characteristics. Ok, but a bit harsh. Tasting Sample.

Deep red color with aromas of dark red fruit and pepper spice. On the palate blackberry and cherry flavors with dried herb and spice. Dusty tannins carry to the medium finish ending with cacao and vanilla oak characteristics. Ok, but a bit harsh. Tasting Sample.

Mar 24th, 2019
Sean Lowry

2015v. Dark violet. On the nose: blackberry, black cherries, rose, and black currants. On the palette, there's plenty of ripe dry black fruit, and brown sugar, vanilla, walnuts, and smoky cedar. Tannins are pretty soft for a young wine. Acidity at about a medium. Overall, a crowd pleasing wine with a lot of different flavor notes- but nothing distinctly cab jumps out. 14% ABV.

2015v. Dark violet. On the nose: blackberry, black cherries, rose, and black currants. On the palette, there's plenty of ripe dry black fruit, and brown sugar, vanilla, walnuts, and smoky cedar. Tannins are pretty soft for a young wine. Acidity at about a medium. Overall, a crowd pleasing wine with a lot of different flavor notes- but nothing distinctly cab jumps out. 14% ABV.

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2019
Amy Hill

Medium bodied. Fruit forward. Soft tannins.

Medium bodied. Fruit forward. Soft tannins.

1 person found it helpfulJun 28th, 2018
Tim Logsdon

Dark and delicious. I liked the dry woody finish while eating a spicy pasta dish.

Dark and delicious. I liked the dry woody finish while eating a spicy pasta dish.

1 person found it helpfulJan 13th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Dark Ruby with black fruit aromas and mild spice. On the palate ripe cherry and plum flavors with toasty oak and sweet cacao tones. Fine dry tannins, medium finish, good balance, nice value. Tasting Sample.

Dark Ruby with black fruit aromas and mild spice. On the palate ripe cherry and plum flavors with toasty oak and sweet cacao tones. Fine dry tannins, medium finish, good balance, nice value. Tasting Sample.

1 person found it helpfulJun 18th, 2017
Kyle Volluz

Really not too shabby —- quite a surprise!

Really not too shabby —- quite a surprise!

Nov 18th, 2023
JK Robinson

💯 amazing. Buy every one on the shelf. Yes even at $20.

💯 amazing. Buy every one on the shelf. Yes even at $20.

Jan 1st, 2023
Brett Francis

This was a good “plot mover” Cabernet Sauvignon. I felt it didn’t take anything away from the tasting arc we were on, but didn’t add much of its own opinion either. It was accessible, and tasted nice with hints of white pepper, cola and a hint of cherry.

This was a good “plot mover” Cabernet Sauvignon. I felt it didn’t take anything away from the tasting arc we were on, but didn’t add much of its own opinion either. It was accessible, and tasted nice with hints of white pepper, cola and a hint of cherry.

Dec 29th, 2022