Review for Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Joseph Carr

For the latest round of our National Retailer Wine Panel reviews, nosotros asked panelists — potable alcohol retail owners and managers —to charge per unit Cabernet Sauvignon, any style from anywhere in the world.

As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine's retail price (which can vary from store to shop and market to market). Unless noted otherwise, the price reflects a 750-ml. bottle. If you're a drinkable professional with a specialty in vino and y'all're interested in participating in the panel, please contact editor Kyle Swartz at kswartz@epgmediallc.com or 203-855-8499 x225.

Rating System

V Stars (100-92): A acme-flight vino, superior in taste and character, and providing a superior toll/value ratio.

4 Stars (91-86): A very good wine and an excellent value. A wine for which customers will keep coming back.

Five Stars

(98) Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet 2015 (CA)

From one of Napa Valley's longtime iconic producers, their acme wine is an outstanding combination of dark fruit, ability and elegance. A spectacular representation of Napa Valley winemaking. Information technology is intense, and the long, lingering finish echoes the quality for quite some time. ($145)

(98) Alexander Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard 2015 (CA)

With a history that dates dorsum to the 'lxx's, this express-product vino is sourced from a single v-acre plot and named for the original school on site. 100% cab, aged 24 months in oak. Rich, supple, and 'chewy'. Vanilla, dark chocolate and dark fruits boss the nose. This and a prime cut of beef — no sides needed. ($64.99)

(97) Ashes & Diamonds 'Red Hen Vineyard' Cabernet 2016 (CA)

On the palate this is beautifully structured around a medium body with fine tannins and lovely acidity at its cadre, keeping it bight and lively through the finish. Aromas of red berries, spices, and stale rose petals make this Napa Valley wine a stunner that will develop for years to come. ($99.99)

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(97) Kanonkop Simonsberg-Stellenbosch 2014 (S Africa)

Beautifully structured, this cabernet exudes quality and intensity. The nose is dominated by black fruit, with hints of oak influence and other spices. The long finish showcases the residuum of the vino. A keeper, crumbling it will reward those who are patient. ($47.49)

(97) Becklyn Cellars Cabernet 2016 (CA)

An elegant boutonniere of chocolate, vanilla, and cassis on the nose. The layers and tannin integration make this Napa Valley wine one of the best of the vintage. $74.99

(97) Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages 2015 (CA)

With grapes gathered from across some of the finest vineyards in Sonoma County, this alloy of 5 varieties is predominantly cabernet sauvignon. Elegance with structure might be the most apt clarification for this serious, intense wine. The dark fruit nos, and concentration on the palate are followed by a long, balanced terminate. ($85)

(97) Reyneke Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (Southward Africa)

Quite the powerhouse here. The vino is intense in color, with an impressive nose of intense black fruit, plus hints of spice. It has a solid backbone of acerbity, with great construction, finesse and aging potential. ($135.99)

(96) Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

The gapes for this outstanding cabernet were sourced in the northern part of Napa Valley, which produces wines of intensity and saturation. Quite opaque in the drinking glass, the nose is dominated by blackness fruit, with notes of forest and spice. The dark fruit coats the palate, with layers of highly-seasoned black fruit, followed past a bright, balanced finish. ($55)

(96) Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

This wine is made by one of Napa Valley'due south most dependable producers, using grapes from select vineyard sites. Quite dark in the drinking glass, the olfactory organ is dominated by focused dark fruits, and hints of spice and oak influence. On the palate, the wine is broad and intense, finishing with elegance and subtle chocolate notes. ($49.99)

(96) Animo Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (CA)

An intense imperial in the glass, the nose posses a lot of black and cherry-red fruit, with an intriguing groundwork of mixed spices and chocolate. The velvety texture complements the dark, rich fruit. The finish is well balanced, and quite long. ($85)

(95) Vina Alicia 2011 (Argentina)

A lush blend of cabernet sauvignon and 12% cab franc, hand-harvested from sometime vines in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, and aged 12 months in oak barrels. Full bodied but smooth as silk, dig into the black current, raspberry and chocolate. Chicken mole, anyone? ($28.95)

(95) Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor 2014 (Republic of chile)

Stunning selection to enjoy at present, or cellar for a few years. Concentrated and aromatic blend of cabernet, cabernet franc, merlot and petite verdot. Silky and balanced black fruits and tannins. Don Melchor gives Bordeaux a run for its money. ($125)

(95) Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

From a producer and family unit that have both contributed to the reputation of Napa Valley for generations, this cabernet is extremely dark in the glass. The nose is an attractive combination of ripe dark fruit, with cherry and blackberry, plus notes of chocolate. The plate echoes the nose, with saturated fruit and good acidity, creating a long balanced finish. ($39)

(95) Cresta Velia Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

A lovingly crafted vino from a relative newcomer to the Napa Valley scene. The intense dark color in the glass is followed by an equally intense nose of dark fruit, plus hints of night spice. On the palate, the flavors are also intense, with a luxurious texture. The finish is well balanced, with bright notes. ($95)

(94) William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (Australia)

A dark ruby cerise in the drinking glass, the vino has a lovely nose of dark fruit and minty hints. On the palate, it possesses robust dark fruit, with good tannins, and finishes with great balance. ($49.95)

(94) Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (WA)

Produced from fruit gathered across a combination of cracking vineyard locations, it is quite dark in the glass. Aromas of spicy dark fruit dominate the nose, with flavors reflecting those characteristics. The finish is well balanced, with refreshing brilliant acidity. ($36)

(94) Gehricke Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

Intensely dark in the glass, the nose has lots and lots of pretty black ruby-red, and touches of spice. In the mouth, the wine is mouth-filling, with fruit, texture and good acidity. The finish is long, and as the fruit fades, attractive spice notes linger upon the palate. ($35)

(94) Daou Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (CA)

Anile in 60% new French oak barrels, this Paso Robles wine is a deep, rimmed ruby cerise in the drinking glass. Intense crimson and crimson drupe aromas, along with hints of pepper, tobacco and vanilla. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering concentrated ripe currant, Bing red and spice flavors that deepen slowly and plow sweeter on the back half. Fine-grained tannins build on a long finish that leaves backside a suggestion of baked cherries. ($29.99)

(94) Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

A not bad alloy of one-time school-styled Napa cabernet currently showing an ascetic construction with an herb and graphite notation, and then fleshing out with a flossy, darker berry fruit profile and sweet vanilla and spice notes from 2 years aging in American and French oak. ($75)

(93) Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

This 100% cabernet sauvignon is aged in oak barrel, which leads to aromas of very ripe blackcurrants and blackberries. On the palate, you are greeted with cedar, toast and violet. With its rocky minerality and lovely concentration, the palate is balanced by a great freshness and round, well-integrated tannins. Wonderful. ($26.99)

(93) Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (CA)

Adequately dark in the glass, the nose of this Paso Robles wine reveals enough of blackness fruit, and hints of loftier-toned spice. Skillful weight and tannins dominate the sense of taste, with a similar fruit contour, and hints of chocolate. A real bargain in this competitive category. ($xiv.99)

(93) Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

A forty-year tradition of excellence continues with winemaker Renee Ary and this archetype Napa Cab. Prime sourcing from their ain seven-manor vineyard lots is composite with fruit from top valley growers. Aged 16 months in oak, with expressive black fruit notes, softer tannins, hints of spice and pepper. Ready to enjoy now or lay down if you're patient enough to look. ($99.99)

(93) Sextant Cabernet 2017 (CA)

This large Paso vino has a lot of energy and texture and, accordingly, a dainty, filling mouth experience with a black fruit-centric palate and nose. Blackberry and blackness ruddy notes meld with the heavy oak notes and so the end is fitting this big wine. ($22.99)

(93) Truth & Valor Cabernet 2017 (CA)

A grippy Paso wine with fresh reddish fruit-driven notes from initial gustatory modality to terminate and a full trunk. The smooth, powerhouse tannins make a notable finish that simply keeps going. ($25.99)

(93) Kicker Cane Alexander Valley 2017 (CA)

Rich, deep and dense, this has fantastic mashed raspberry and strawberry notes that flood all flavors. There is a mineral element here that is reminiscent of some competitors from the Medoc or Graves. Excellent depth and terminate. ($19.99)

(93) Courtney Benham Cabernet 2017 (CA)

This outgoing Napa opens up quickly and burns bright! Smooth and powerful is the proper name of the game here, with good oak structure holding the whole thing together. ($19.99)

(92) Kicker Pikestaff Cabernet Sonoma 2017 (CA)

Blueish and black fruits combine with licorice aromas and flavors. The vino is ripe and has squeamish, rounded tannins. Full-bodied and complex, the oak notes are in that location, only black fruits dominate and define the wine. ($xvi.99)

(92) Paso Ranches Cabernet 2017 (CA)

This Paso cabernet has plenty of night-black fruit notes and a lot of finesse with balanced uplifting acerbity on the finish. The grippy tannins complement the powerful fruit notes and provide a long finish. ($18.99)

(92) Line Shack Cabernet 2016 (CA)

Aromas of black currant and blackberry give yous a preview of how dark this San Antonio Valley wine gets on the palate. The black fruit-heavy nose and mouth-feel is complemented past a savory notation to this wine that adds complexity. ($17.99)

(92) Iter Cabernet 2017 (CA)

This full-bodied, red fruit-dominated Napa wine has prominent notes of raspberry and Bing crimson, forth with oak notes that linger on the finish. The oak elements give courage to this vivid, fruit-forward wine and brand it more interesting and balanced. ($19.99)

(92) Cyrus Alexander Valley Vineyards 2014 (CA)

Winemaker Kevin Hall continues the Sonoma winery's Bordeaux homage with this vintage'south 20th release. Nine dissimilar vineyard lots, the five classic varietals and 24-month oak aging all assist to create the ultimate offering from AVV. Deep rich color, subtle oak, balanced tannins and rich dark chocolate and licorice notes. Very elegant wine — share with your best friends! ($84.99)

(92) ninety+ Cellars Lot 148 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

Amazing value for the money. This precious stone could sell for much more than! Lip-smacking, alluring and full-bodied cabernet inundation with black currant, cherries and vanilla. ($16.99)

(92) Revelry Cabernet 2016 (WA)

Carousal has done information technology again! Deep red fruits and piece of cake tannins brand this Walla Walla cabernet the perfect weeknight dinner wine. Sixteen months in French oak actually give this vino a lot of depth and balance you don't meet at this toll. ($17.99)

(92) Castoro Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

Ripe fresh raspberry and strawberry aromas frame the broad shoulders of this value-driven cabernet. This is what Paso Robles is all about. ($xix.99)

(92) Novelty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (WA)

Pioneering winemaker Mike Januik made the motility n form California in the early lxxx'southward, and his depth of experience certainly shows. His cab/merlot blend is sourced from the famed Stillwater Creek vineyard and other prime number Columbia Valley sources, including Red Mountain. Aged for xx months in French and American oak, with rich concentrated black fruit, plus hints of vanilla and spice. Wonderful alternative to California for those vino drinkers ready to co-operative out from their current favorites. ($47.99)

(92) Crimson Ranch Cabernet 2017 (CA)

Aromas of red fruit and spice notes mixed with some blackberry and smooth mocha notes on the palate showcase how interesting this wine is. The bright savory notes are accompanied by silky mouthfeel and a long finish. ($fourteen.99)

(92) Mercer Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (WA)

This cabernet sauvignon — blended with syrah, petit verdot, merlot and malbec — gives aromas of rich blackness fruit with notes of baked blackberries, spice cabinet and earthy undertones. The lush fruit carries through in the oral fissure. Soft, well-integrated tannins give structure to the vino while maintaining an elegant, balanced mouth feel, with a soft, velvety lingering cease. This wine shows great expression of the terroir of the Horse Sky Hills. ($15.99)

(92) Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

This full-bodied, 100% cabernet sauvignon is aged in toasted French oak barrels. This dense, velvety wine has aromas of blackness fruit jumping from the glass. Vanilla and ripe black currants dance on the palate with anise, black fruit and cassis on the finish. Non for the faint of heart! ($23.99)

Four Stars

(91) Joseph Carr Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

Consistent quality, year after year. Juicy on the palate with red cherries, subtle vanilla, toasty oak and soft tannins. ($15.99)

(91) Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

Classic erstwhile-style Napa cab…100% varietal, sourced from the Tenma vineyard at the north stop of the valley. Hand-harvested/sorted, with a 19-calendar month aging program. Very balanced, peachy black cherry fruit, smooth lingering cease. Beautiful pairing of fine art and science! ($69.99)

(91) Mina Mesa Cabernet 2017 (CA)

A shine Paso wine, the aromas are fruity and dark with raspberry and blackness cherry notes. The palate matches, calculation in vanilla oak notes to the mix. The lengthy terminate is impressive. ($10.99)

(91) Carson Ridge Cabernet 2017 (CA)

A bold mouth-filling Paso cabernet that is very rich and loaded with reddish fruit aromas and flavors. There is a silky-smooth texture harnessed past an energetic acidity. ($10.99)

(90) Alexander Valley Vineyards Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

Twin sis to the AVV cab simply washed in a certified organic way. Sourced from a single-vineyard program started in 2008, this current release shows remarkable depth and complexity. IMHO, a slightly more than interesting version of the regular AVV cab. Rich texture and mouthfeel, bawdy dark fruit notes, counterbalanced acidity and a silky elegant finish. ($34.99)

(90) J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 (CA)

Director of winemaking Steve Peck highlights the smashing fruit produced in Paso Robles with this beautiful wine that adds just a kiss of syrah to a superbly counterbalanced blend. Primarily sourced from xxx-year-old manor fruit. Stainless fermentation is complimented past a 12-calendar month crumbling in American oak. Over delivers for the cost with rich black fruit. Keen complexity for such a young wine. ($26.99)

(90) fourteen Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (WA)

Rich, juicy-crimson with aromas of nighttime cherry, black currant, plus subtle hints of spice. Balanced oak and tannins. Smashing value. ($10.99)

(90) Midnight 2016 (CA)

Complex and brooding, fully integrated tannins support dark berries and plum. A flake of spice makes this Paso Robles vino a perfect match for a steak with balsamic barbecue sauce. ($24)

(89) Canvasback, Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (WA)

Winemaker Brian Rudin continues his winning streak of wines from the famed Red Mt. district. Sourcing from their own Longwinds vineyard, he continues the very successful Duckhorn formula of adding other key site producers to create a new classic for Washington. Anile xx months in oak. Bright, creamy and bursting with strawberry, plum and ruddy notes. ($59.99)

(89) Roth Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (CA)

A sturdy Alexander Valley cerise with plenty of red currant and cassis, amended by black pepper notes and some cocoa on the lengthy finish. ($25)

(88) Mitolo "Jester" Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Australia)

From a cool site in McLaren Vale in southern Australia with oceanic influences. Menthol, mint and sage leaf bring loads of interest to this engaging wine. 25% of the cabernet is dried in the Amarone style, giving the vino a bit more intensity. ($22)

(88) Milbrandt Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (WA)

This dark, circuitous Columbia Valley wine is 75% cab, 24% merlot and 1 % petite verdot. Made by the Milbrandt Family, one of the Washington State originals, information technology smacks of blackness cherry, currants and a touch on of floral. It works with pizza or your favorite grilled meat. ($12.95)

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