92pts Wine Enthusiast

This wine is deep, with aromas of cassis, black raspberry, cardamom, dried potpourri and mulled spices on the nose. The flavors on the palate are black strawberry, blueberry preserve and black tea leaves woven with lemon zest, black peppercorn and a long finish. Decant and pair with braised beef cheeks crusted with whole-grain mustard.

90pts James Suckling

Savory and spicy red with a plush, fruit-forward palate. The nose shows ripe red berry, crushed herb and crushed stone notes, following through to a medium body with a chalky texture and mellow fruit character. Drink now.

90pts Decanter

Wine Spectator

Ripe and polished, with a friendly core of steeped plum and black cherry fruit given a nice sheen of judicious toast. A light savory hint keeps this honest. Drink now through 2026. 22,000 cases made.

Tasting Notes

Red garnet in color, with a youthful purple hue, our 2021 Grounded Wine Co. California Cabernet Sauvignon leads with heady aromas of black cherry, cassis and licorice. On the palate, the wine shows ripe blackberry, dusty cocoa and sweet oak that complement the silky texture of this classic Cabernet throughout its long, aromatic finish.

About the Winery

Grounded in heritage, grounded in soil, grounded in simplicity. The Grounded by Josh Phelps wines are a testament to Josh’s connections with growers throughout his home state and the broader west coast.