"This prestigious award for Josh Cellars is the result of the extraordinary commitment of our employees, distributors, customers and consumers and the vision of brand founder, Joseph Carr," said Tom Steffanci, President of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits. Josh Cellars has donated more than $1 million to charitable organizations across the country, through direct donations and proceeds from the annual release of the Josh Cellars Reserve Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon. Josh Cellars, led by Joseph Carr, consistently supports causes and communities that were important to Carr's Father Josh – from military and veteran organizations, to volunteer firefighters and out-of-work restaurant workers. Through it all, Josh Cellars has remained a brand rooted in gratitude. The wines are well known for being bold and complex but also approachable. Despite this rapid growth, Josh Cellars has continued to elevate its wine quality as evidenced by the nine 90+ scores from Wine Enthusiast since 2019, including three this year for Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Merlot 2019 and Reserve Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2019. Josh Cellars is also a top seller in all $11-14.99 California varietal segments, with the number one selling California Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Pinot Grigio and number two selling Chardonnay in the country*. Today, under the direction of Deutsch Family Wines & Spirits, the brand is the number one premium table wine in America, selling more than 4 million cases per year. Josh Cellars has come a long way since its modest beginnings. Producing delicious wines takes a lot of hard work, but dad wouldn't have had it any other way." "The values my dad instilled in me are reflected in every bottle of Josh Cellars that we painstakingly make. "I am honored to receive the American Winery of the Year Award from Wine Enthusiast, and I share this award with all the incredible partners and consumers who've made our success possible," said Josh Cellars Brand Founder, Joseph Carr. In 2011, Carr partnered with Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits to manage the sales, marketing and production for Josh Cellars, tapping acclaimed industry expert Wayne Donaldson to lead winemaking. Josh Cellars started with one wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, and over the years has captivated consumers with eleven popular varieties, including two sparkling selections from Italy, and a Reserve portfolio of fine wines from California's best growing regions. Inspired by his dad's work ethic and values, Carr mortgaged his house and began selling Josh Cellars out of the back of his truck, meticulously building the brand's distribution. The complex flavor of this wine complements just about any well-seasoned meat such as beef, pork, or lamb, followed by an indulgent dessert or espresso.Josh Cellars was created in 2005 by vintner Joseph Carr as a tribute to his father, Josh. The wine is juicy on the palate with bright red cherries and blackberry flavors prominent, accented by delicate vanilla flavors and toasty oak, finishing long with round, soft tannins. The bouquet is rich with dark fruits, cinnamon, clove and subtle oak aromas. My Dad’s name was Joseph, as is mine, but his friends just called him Josh.” That rich, approachable wine that we tried back then defines the style and quality that we try to replicate each vintage at Josh Cellars, wines that are bold and expressive, but unassuming and approachable. We were reminiscing about our fathers, and it reminded me of how my Dad used to tinker around the garage, rebuilding old stock cars with his friends. We were tinkering around with a new wine that we sourced from a rugged volcanic vineyard in the Red Hills of Lake County California. “In 2005, I was in the wine cellar with a friend, someone who happened to be a 3rd generation Sonoma grape grower. Round and juicy, our Cabernet Sauvignon has flavors of blackberry, toasted hazelnut and cinnamon. This is the wine that started it all, setting the exacting standards that they hold themselves to for all of their varietals. Cabernet Sauvignon was the first wine Josh Cellars made.
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