Wine Tasting due 4/10

 WINE TASTING 4/10

Josh

Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, California

United States

2019

$12

Online Review:

The Vivino review of Josh Cabernet Sauvignon has over 10,000 contributions with 3.8 average stars. The reviews mention blackberry, plumb, oak, vanilla, cherry, and raspberry flavors. They describe the wine to have a bold taste, mild tannins, dry taste, and medium acidity. They mention pairing this wine with almost any type of meat, specifically beef, game, lamb, or poultry. 

https://www.vivino.com/US/en/josh-cellars-cabernet-sauvignon/w/1141363

Wine Folly:

Wine folly describes cabernet sauvignon to have flavors of currant, black cherry, spices, cedar, and graphite. It described this wine as having a mild dry taste, a very full body, medium-high tannins, medium acidity, and a 13.5-15% ABV. It mentions that since the wine has a full flavor, it is good to pair with rich foods like grilled meats, and peppery sauces. It also mentions that cabernet sauvignon is grown all over the world.

https://winefolly.com/grapes/cabernet-sauvignon/

My Review:

I really enjoy Josh wines because I think they have incredible value for their price, and this cabernet sauvignon was no different. I noticed smells of cherry, vanilla, and blackberry after swirling my glass. When I tasted it, I picked up on flavors of plumb, vanilla, and cinnamon. I did not pair this wine with food, but if I were to pair it, I would follow wine folly's advice and choose a rich meal. I think that lemon flavors would not mesh well with this wine, so I might choose a cheesy or caramelized onion risotto. The Josh website also says this wine pairs well with chocolate desserts, and I think a chocolate cake or molten lava cake would be an excellent pairing. Overall, I really enjoyed this wine and would definitely buy it again.

Josh website: https://www.joshcellars.com/product/josh-cellars-cabernet-sauvignon-2019/