The Josh Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is $10.89 at Costco. The .89 price indicates this is a special discount wine from the manufacturer, and this wine once typically sold for between $15 and $20.
The Story
The Josh line of wines is part of Joseph Carr Wines (started in 2007) as a tribute to his father, Josh Carr. These wines are a part of the Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, founded in 1981. Their wines include Hob Nob and Yellow Tail, along with many others.
The Josh Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 looks to be a limited edition wine and is not featured on the Josh website. Their standard Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from vineyards in California.
The Lodi AVA is interesting in that, unlike the majority of California AVAs, it is not Coastal or in the foothills of mountains. It is located in the Central Valley, which is the breadbasket of California agriculture, but generally not suited to vineyards.
The vineyards in Lodi are situated in several river valleys that are attached to the San Pablo Bay. The Bay brings cool breezes and morning fog to protect the vines from the heat of a Lodi summer. Lodi resembles Mediterranean growing regions more than the typical California AVA.
The back label indicates that this wine was blended and bottled by Joseph Carr, suggesting that the grapes may have come from multiple lots or vineyards.
The alcohol content is 14%.
The Josh Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Tasting Notes
The color is deep, dark, cranberry red with black highlights. The nose is ripe blackberry, licorice, herbs, black pepper, spice, and plums, with a floral edge. The Josh Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is balanced, juicy, and tasty.
This Cabernet Sauvignon tastes like a blend of blackberry and blueberry, dark chocolate, black pepper, strawberry, and plum, with a hint of rough-edged spice.
The tannins do not pull or bite, and the acidity is balanced.
The Summary
- The Josh Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a Costco bargain at $10.89.
- A limited edition wine at a value-price.
- A tasty, well-made Cabernet Sauvignon.
