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August 2022 - US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals 2 This month's Wine feature is US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals 2 Wines US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals 2 Reviews All $55 Greyscale 2018 Stage 1 Red Blend Napa Valley A lovely, earthy, Old World styled Cabernet on the nose reveals a New World cousin on the palate wrapped in cloak of cedary oak. Awards: 2022 Top 2 Bordeaux Red Varietal Blend $55 » Read Full Review $85 Gravel Pit Wines 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon A bright and powerful Mountain Cabernet; savory and fruity, this is a classic California powerhouse to cellar for 3-5 years. $85 » Read Full Review $40 Ehret Family Winery 2021 Bavarian Lion Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc A inviting tropical style of Sauvignon Blanc that is sure to please as a sipper or table companion. $40 » Read Full Review $70 Greyscale 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon New world fruit with a bit of old world funk and some je ne sais quoi make this Cabernet something truly special. $70 » Read Full Review $75 Palmaris 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A well balanced Bordeaux red blend that has more lift than most wines in its category and will be very versatile with food. $75 » Read Full Review $115 Ehret Family Winery 2018 Bavarian Lion Vineyards HiIlside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A plush, dimensional, fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon pleaser for now or years down the road. $115 » Read Full Review $48 Greyscale 2019 Merlot A well made, layered, expressive Merlot that will benefit from some air. $48 » Read Full Review $62 AvinoDos 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Dark and rich without being over-extracted, well-balanced between fruit and earth flavors, this would hold up to Old World Bordeaux while maintaining New World identity. $62 » Read Full Review $105 Lobo 2019 Wulff Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon A supple and sensuous Napa Cabernet with rich flavor and chewy, warm goodness. $105 » Read Full Review $30 Rosemary Manor 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Old World spice marries New World fruit to make this compelling and complex Cabernet. $30 » Read Full Review $75 Ehret Family Winery 2018 Bavarian Lion Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon A supple, fruit-laden Cabernet with instant appeal and a long future. $75 » Read Full Review $150 Vezer Family Vineyard 2018 Estate Gabrielle Cabernet Sauvignon A very easy drinking Meritage blend; ripe fruit and generous acid make this a pleasing red wine. $150 » Read Full Review $9 Best Buy Shoreside 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon This is the wine you break out for special occasions - like getting through another week. $9 Best Buy » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Tailor Made 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Fruity and approachable with just a hint of savory green herbs, this Cabernet is the moment. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $70 Palmaris 2020 Red Reserve Napa Valley A firm and peppery blend from Napa Valley that is Merlot dominant, so expect more plushness and herbal notes. $70 » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Blacklist 2019 Red Blend California A highly versatile fruity wine with a spicy finish to pair with a wide range of foods. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $14 Best Buy 7cellars 2020 The Farm Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Fire up the grill, throw some skirt steak and peppers on it then crack open a bottle of this Cab for a tasty taco Tuesday. $14 Best Buy » Read Full Review $22 Dh Lescombes 631 Signature Series 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon A rich, dark, and full bodied Cabernet with aromas and flavors of dark fruit, sweet peppers and leather. $22 » Read Full Review $27 Rosemary Manor 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon A rich and juicy Cabernet to pair with a steak. $27 » Read Full Review $39 7cellars 2020 Elway's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A well-structured and serious Cabernet that will need decanting or age to open up. $39 » Read Full Review $45 Narmada Winery 2019 Yash-Vir Red Blend Amissville A rich, food friendly wine with layers of aromatic and flavor complexity that should expand with time. $45 » Read Full Review $60 Ehret Family Winery 2018 Bavarian Lion Vineyards Merlot A big and juicy red wine with a lot of dry tannin and oak flavors. $60 » Read Full Review $65 Vezer Family Vineyard 2019 Lizzy Cabernet Sauvignon A really pleasant wine to drink any time of day, and would make for an excellent companion to a roast beef sandwich. $65 » Read Full Review $3 Best Buy Oak Leaf NV Cabernet Sauvignon Classic flavors and structure; a crowd pleasing California Cabernet. $3 Best Buy » Read Full Review $5 Best Buy Harthill Farms NV Cabernet Sauvignon Chocolate covered fruit with well-balanced oak flavors on the nose and palate makes this a great dinner date wine. $5 Best Buy » Read Full Review $5 Best Buy Winemakers Selection 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon A fruity and savory Cabernet that will pair well with a variety of dishes. $5 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9 Best Buy Voyager Point 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon A juicy, toothsome Cabernet to pair with red meats. $9 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9 Best Buy Voyager Point NV Red Blend California A tasty, fruity juice bomb. $9 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Conservancy 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon This is the Cabernet with just a touch more acid to cut through those rich dishes at your favorite French restaurant in Sonoma. $19 » Read Full Review $19 Submission 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon A juicy and palate friendly wine that will take you from afternoon sipper to table wine for dinner. $19 » Read Full Review $55 Viluko Vineyards 2016 Estate Malbec A full-bodied but a pleasantly restrained version of Malbec that will pair nicely with red meats. $55 » Read Full Review $62 Oso Libre Winery 2018 Estate Reserva Red Blend Paso Robles A fruit-forward New World red wine that would pair well with grilled meats. $62 » Read Full Review $65 Vezer Family Vineyard 2018 Lizzy Cabernet Sauvignon A Cabernet-dominant blend that is accessible for numerous food pairings as well as a friendly pop and pour sipper right now. $65 » Read Full Review $70 Oso Libre Winery 2018 Estate Quixotic Cabernet Sauvignon Fruity, structured, and well made Cabernet that will be right at home with a juicy New York strip. $70 » Read Full Review $3 Best Buy Oak Leaf NV Merlot A bright, juicy Merlot for picnics and bbq's. $3 Best Buy » Read Full Review $6 Best Buy Cocobon Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Ripe and rich with fruit and restrained oak influence, this is a good example of what Cabernet grapes taste like. $6 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9 Best Buy Shoreside 2019 Merlot Fruit forward, polished, and very consumer friendly, this is a great table wine. $9 Best Buy » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Ancient Roots NV Dark Red Blend California With rich, stewed, dark fruit on the nose and palate, this would pair well with braised meats. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Tailor Made 2019 Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon Full bodied, ripe cherry with chocolate cake; a crushable crowd pleaser. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $28 Smokescreen 2021 Lambert Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc A nice savory Sauvignon Blanc well suited for a seafood-laced brunch. $28 » Read Full Review $65 Narmada Winery 2020 Malbec A racy and juicy domestic Malbec to pair with braised meats. $65 » Read Full Review $90 Fiftyrow 2019 Alice Block Cabernet Sauvignon Slick, polished, and versatile, this follows the blueprint for Napa Cabernet. $90 » Read Full Review $3 Best Buy Quail Oak NV Merlot Pleasant and straightforward with hallmark Merlot fruit characteristics on the nose and palate. $3 Best Buy » Read Full Review $5 Best Buy Cocobon Vineyards NV Red Blend California A straight forward crowd-pleasing red wine with Pinot Noir-esque characteristics. $5 Best Buy » Read Full Review $7 Best Buy Ancient Roots NV Red Blend California A big, bold, and juicy red wine to pair with a big, juicy cheeseburger. $7 Best Buy » Read Full Review $9 Best Buy Shoreside NV Red Blend California Fruity, oaky, and with a pleasant fore palate, this wine would love a food pairing. $9 Best Buy » Read Full Review $10 Best Buy Spill The Wine NV Chardonnay Lively and citrusy with wisps of white flowers; a pleasant sipper for a summer evening. $10 Best Buy » Read Full Review $29 Killer Drop 2020 Red Blend California A juicy, fruit-forward red that will appeal fans of Aussie Shiraz. $29 » Read Full Review $33 Narmada Winery 2019 Melange Red Blend Amissville Well-balanced and sippable, this wine makes you want to light up the grill and get outside for the weekend. $33 » Read Full Review $32 AvinoDos 2019 Merlot Ripe and fruity, this one's an uncomplicated sipper. $32 » Read Full Review $32 Star In The Valley 2020 Petit Verdot A rich and funky example that will appeal to lovers of rustic wines. $32 » Read Full Review $36 Vezer Family Vineyard 2021 Estate Blue Victorian Sauvignon Blanc A dry, table-style Sauvignon Blanc to pair with shellfish. $36 » Read Full Review $50 Viluko Vineyards 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Ripe fruits balanced with savory and earthy qualities; a sipper to contemplate over a casual dinner. $50 » Read Full Review $3 Best Buy Oak Leaf NV Red Blend California Fruity with some hints of sweet spices, this is highly drinkable. $3 Best Buy » Read Full Review $3 Best Buy Oak Leaf NV Sauvignon Blanc An easy every day wine for large gatherings. $3 Best Buy » Read Full Review $5 Best Buy Winemakers Selection 2019 Red Blend California A pleasant red wine to sip and will also make a lovely base for Sangria or mulled wine. $5 Best Buy » Read Full Review $10 Spill The Wine NV Red Blend California A simple fruity wine for picnics and Sangria; serve with a chill. $10 » Read Full Review $3 Best Buy Quail Oak NV Cabernet Sauvignon A light-bodied Cabernet with dry, leafy tannins. $3 Best Buy » Read Full Review $29 Thanksgiving Farm 2019 Estate Grown Petit Verdot It smells and tastes of flavor combinations uniquely different to other Petit Verdots. $29 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2022-09-03-US-Red-and-White-Bordeaux-Varietals-2.aspx