Josh Cellars

Reserve North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

8.970 ratings

8.92 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

8.6

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

8.2

Medium bodied. Fruit forward. Soft tannins.

Medium bodied. Fruit forward. Soft tannins.

1 person found it helpfulJun 28th, 2018

Gwendolyn Smith

9.1

Gwendolyn had this 8 years ago

Gwendolyn had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2018

8.9

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

9.2

Really enjoyed the wine. Very dark red with a clean finish.

Really enjoyed the wine. Very dark red with a clean finish.

Apr 9th, 2020

stephen skrocki

8.7

Did not detect much of a difference from the standard Josh Cabernet other than the upcharge in price. Still a very drinkable wine.

Did not detect much of a difference from the standard Josh Cabernet other than the upcharge in price. Still a very drinkable wine.

Jan 3rd, 2020

Prena Mirchandani

9.7

Awesome

Awesome

Dec 8th, 2019

8.8

Big time cherry and cassis fruit. Tobacco and vanilla on the finish. Fruit is so pronounced that wine could be thought of as sweet. (But it’s not)

Big time cherry and cassis fruit. Tobacco and vanilla on the finish. Fruit is so pronounced that wine could be thought of as sweet. (But it’s not)

Jul 27th, 2019

Laurene Feriozzi

9.0

Enjoyable smooth and nice finish will definitely purchase again

Enjoyable smooth and nice finish will definitely purchase again

Dec 31st, 2018

7.5

Was disappointed. The regular Josh Cab is better. There is a bitterness on the finish that is a bit off putting.

Was disappointed. The regular Josh Cab is better. There is a bitterness on the finish that is a bit off putting.

Nov 20th, 2018