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November 2020 - US Red Blends, Zinfandel, Italian & Spanish Varietals

November 2020 - US Red Blends, Zinfandel, Italian & Spanish Varietals
This month's Wine feature is US Red Blends, Zinfandel, Italian & Spanish Varietals Wines

US Red Blends, Zinfandel, Italian & Spanish Varietals Reviews

Oak Farm Vineyards 2019 Hohenrieder Single Vineyard Zinfandel
94 points
$35
An herbaceous, fruity and generous Zinfandel that keeps on giving.
Pedroncelli 2017 Sonoma Classico Red Blend Other Red
93 points
$18
Best Buy
An earthy but bright red blend that will shine with French fare.
93 points $18 Best Buy
Sobon Estate 2018 ReZerve® Zin Zinfandel
93 points
$24
A fabulously silky Zinfandel that delivers a refined elegance in a flashy fruity package.
Sobon Estate 2018 Lubenko Vineyard Zinfandel
92 points
$22
A spicy, zesty Zinfandel that with be a delightful pairing with cheese.
Oak Farm Vineyards 2018  Zinfandel
92 points
$24
A rich, oak-centric, voluptuous Zinfandel.
Sobon Estate 2018 Pauls Zinfandel
92 points
$24
A welcoming Zinfandel that's at once wild and refined.
Monte De Oro 2017 Monte De Oro Vineyard Estate Grown Tempranillo
92 points
$32
A lovely domestic expression of Tempranillo with great varietal character; complex and balanced this wine will be an interesting conversation starter at the table.
Pedroncelli 2017 Courage-Faloni Vineyard Zinfandel
92 points
$32
A dense Zinfandel packed with flavor and structure; enjoy this bold wine with red meats now or cellar a few years for a more mature experience.
Oak Farm Vineyards 2017 Raffaele Estate Grown Red Blend Lodi
92 points
$40
A dense and fruity Lodi blend with toasty, jammy notes you'll crave.
Monte De Oro 2017 Simplexity Red Blend Temecula Valley
92 points
$43
A juicy, savory red blend that will be a hit at the table.
Robert Hall 2018 Cavern Select Red Blend Paso Robles
92 points
$50
A concentrated, spicy blend that will be a joy at the table.
Akash Winery 2017 Threes Company Temecula Valley
92 points
$63
A balanced and berry-centric, juicy red blend to pair with a meat and cheese plate.
Sobon Estate 2018 Cougar Hill Zinfandel
91 points
$18
Best Buy
A palate-pleasing Zinfandel that hits every note.
91 points $18 Best Buy
Grgich Hills 2016 Estate Grown Zinfandel
91 points
$36
A palate-pleasing Zinfandel with great structure, well-integrated oak and flirty style.
Shenandoah Vineyards 2018 Special Reserve Zinfandel
90 points
$12
Best Buy
A charming, toasty Zinfandel with outgoing fruit aromas.
90 points $12 Best Buy
Sobon Estate 2018 Rocky Top Zinfandel
90 points
$18
Best Buy
A grippy, dusty Zinfandel that will work at the table and beyond.
90 points $18 Best Buy
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$25
An earthy, complex Cabernet Sauvignon that will be lovely with dry-aged steaks and French cuisine.
Robert Hall 2018 Cavern Select Tempranillo
90 points
$45
A bold, chewy, peppery Tempranillo for beefy entrees.
Akash Winery 2017  Zinfandel
90 points
$53
A very appealing Zinfandel with a big pop of juicy acidity that keeps you coming back for more.
Pedroncelli 2017 Bushnell Vineyard Zinfandel
89 points
$26
A dense, almost port-style Zinfandel with bold structure and spicy flavors.
Narmada Winery 2017 Mélange Red Blend Virginia
89 points
$40
A funky-but-refined Virginia red that will pair well with rich holiday meals.
Sobon Estate 2018 Old Vine Zinfandel
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A dusty, understated Zin.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Pedroncelli 2018 Mother Clone Zinfandel
88 points
$19
A rich chewy Zinfandel with big flavor and a smoky edge.
Oak Farm Vineyards 2019 Tievoli Red Blend Lodi
88 points
$22
A fruity, smoky, oaky red with distinctive style; fun to pair.
Sobon Estate 2018 ReZerve® Primitivo
88 points
$24
A round, warming Primitivo for Zin heads.
Monte De Oro 2016 Estate Grown Zinfandel
88 points
$44
A funky Zinfandel that thinks outside the box; enjoy with rustic European fare.
ONE LEAF 2018  Zinfandel
87 points
$9.99
Best Buy
A juicy jammy zin for weeknight pleasure.
87 points $9.99 Best Buy
Sobon Estate 2018  Barbera
87 points
$17
A silky, luscious Barbera with earthy undertones.
Shenandoah Vineyards 2018 ReZerve® Barbera
87 points
$24
An atypically full-bodied Barbera with rich notes of plum and herbs.
Robert Hall 2018 Cavern Select Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel
87 points
$45
A firm but fruity Zinfandel that may benefit from cellar time.
Manifesto! 2018  Zinfandel
86 points
$12
Best Buy
A creamy Zinfandel shrouded in vanilla-centric oak.
86 points $12 Best Buy
7 Deadly Wines 2017 7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel
86 points
$15
Best Buy
A rich and concentrated Lodi Zin that packs a punch.
86 points $15 Best Buy
Small Hours 2017  Zinfandel
86 points
$19
Rich fruit, toasty tobacco-like oak, a big pop of acidity are sure to please.
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2017 Sin Zin Zinfandel
86 points
$20
Fruity, juicy Zinfandel that plays all the notes.
Oak Farm Vineyards 2018  Barbera
86 points
$24
A bold Barbera with rich fruit notes and savory components.
Narmada Winery 2017 Yash-Vir Red Blend Virginia
86 points
$50
A rich, decadently oaky Bordeaux Varietal Blend from Virginia.
Kwaya Cellars 2019 Organic Sangiovese
85 points
$16
A funky, atypical Sangiovese for the table.
Exitus 2017 Red Blend California
85 points
$19
A chewy, nutty red blend for weeknight indulging.
Line 39 2017 Excursion Red Blend California
84 points
$10
An easy-drinking red blend with soft fruit flavor.
Frey 2018 Organic Sangiovese
84 points
$15
A dry, bracing Sangiovese for meaty meals.
St. Clair Winery 2018 Cab-Zin New Mexico
84 points
$15
A fruity, light-bodied red blend to serve in warm weather with a slight chill.
Danenberger Family Vineyards NV 1970 Red Blend American
84 points
$28
A mature red for the winter table.
Love Noir 2017 Satin Red Blend California
83 points
$15
A bold, jammy blend for casual indulging.
Danenberger Family Vineyards 2018 Coup De Foudre Red Blend Zinfandel
83 points
$28
A port-like red blend for easy sipping.
Oak Farm Vineyards 2019 Estate Grown Primitivo
83 points
$35
A funky, vegetal wine for creative pairing.
Pedroncelli 2018 Alto Vineyards Sangiovese
82 points
$18
A chewy red for the table.
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