Josh Cellars was founded by Joseph Carr, a sommelier and vintner. *Source: IRI Total US MULO 52 w/e 10/24/21, Cognos Data 12M thru September 2021. To learn more about Josh Cellars, visit Follow on Instagram for the latest brand updates. "As much as we've accomplished, the best is yet to come for Josh, with new wines on the horizon and more opportunity to give back to our communities and spread the love from which this brand was born." "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. Josh Cellars was created in 2005 by vintner Joseph Carr as a tribute to his father, Josh. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of Wine Enthusiast's Annual Wine Star Awards, honoring individuals and companies for their outstanding contributions to the wine and beverage alcohol world. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Josh Cellars has been named 2021 American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.
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