It was in 2001 that a man from New York by the name of Joseph Carr quit his corporate job to pursue his dream: to start his very own wine brand in California. Josh Cellars was born in 2005 and named after Joseph's father, Josh. The first bottles of Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon were sold out of the back of Joseph's truck, with proceeds donated to a variety of firefighter, military and veteran groups. A few years later, Joseph Carr added a Chardonnay and eventually he expanded his range to include a Merlot, a Pinot Noir, a Red Blend, a Sauvignon Blanc and a Rosé as well. In 2019, the brand introduced the Josh Cellars Reserve, a selection of fine wines made from premium vineyards in the North Coast and Paso Robles of California. In 2021, Wine Enthusiast magazine named Josh Cellars "Winery of the Year".
