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August 2022 - US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals 2

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

Greyscale 2018 Stage 1 Red Blend Napa Valley
95 points
$55
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
Gravel Pit Wines 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
95 points
$85
A bright and powerful Mountain Cabernet; savory and fruity, this is a classic California powerhouse to cellar for 3-5 years.
Ehret Family Winery 2021 Bavarian Lion Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
94 points
$40
A inviting tropical style of Sauvignon Blanc that is sure to please as a sipper or table companion.
Greyscale 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$70
New world fruit with a bit of old world funk and some je ne sais quoi make this Cabernet something truly special.
Palmaris 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$75
A well balanced Bordeaux red blend that has more lift than most wines in its category and will be very versatile with food.
Ehret Family Winery 2018 Bavarian Lion Vineyards HiIlside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$115
A plush, dimensional, fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon pleaser for now or years down the road.
Greyscale 2019  Merlot
93 points
$48
A well made, layered, expressive Merlot that will benefit from some air.
AvinoDos 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$62
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.
Lobo 2019 Wulff Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$105
A supple and sensuous Napa Cabernet with rich flavor and chewy, warm goodness.
Rosemary Manor 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$30
Old World spice marries New World fruit to make this compelling and complex Cabernet.
Ehret Family Winery 2018 Bavarian Lion Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$75
A supple, fruit-laden Cabernet with instant appeal and a long future.
Vezer Family Vineyard 2018 Estate Gabrielle Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$150
A very easy drinking Meritage blend; ripe fruit and generous acid make this a pleasing red wine.
Shoreside 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$9
Best Buy
This is the wine you break out for special occasions - like getting through another week.
91 points $9 Best Buy
Tailor Made 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$12
Best Buy
Fruity and approachable with just a hint of savory green herbs, this Cabernet is the moment.
91 points $12 Best Buy
Palmaris 2020 Red Reserve Napa Valley
90 points
$70
A firm and peppery blend from Napa Valley that is Merlot dominant, so expect more plushness and herbal notes.
Blacklist 2019 Red Blend California
89 points
$12
Best Buy
A highly versatile fruity wine with a spicy finish to pair with a wide range of foods.
89 points $12 Best Buy
7cellars 2020 The Farm Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$14
Best Buy
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.
89 points $14 Best Buy
Dh Lescombes 631 Signature Series 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$22
A rich, dark, and full bodied Cabernet with aromas and flavors of dark fruit, sweet peppers and leather.
Rosemary Manor 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$27
A rich and juicy Cabernet to pair with a steak.
7cellars 2020 Elways Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$39
A well-structured and serious Cabernet that will need decanting or age to open up.
Narmada Winery 2019 Yash-Vir Red Blend Amissville
89 points
$45
A rich, food friendly wine with layers of aromatic and flavor complexity that should expand with time.
Ehret Family Winery 2018 Bavarian Lion Vineyards Merlot
89 points
$60
A big and juicy red wine with a lot of dry tannin and oak flavors.
Vezer Family Vineyard 2019 Lizzy Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$65
A really pleasant wine to drink any time of day, and would make for an excellent companion to a roast beef sandwich.
Oak Leaf NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$3
Best Buy
Classic flavors and structure; a crowd pleasing California Cabernet.
88 points $3 Best Buy
Harthill Farms NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$5
Best Buy
Chocolate covered fruit with well-balanced oak flavors on the nose and palate makes this a great dinner date wine.
88 points $5 Best Buy
Winemakers Selection 2020  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$5
Best Buy
A fruity and savory Cabernet that will pair well with a variety of dishes.
88 points $5 Best Buy
Voyager Point 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$9
Best Buy
A juicy, toothsome Cabernet to pair with red meats.
88 points $9 Best Buy
Voyager Point NV Red Blend California
88 points
$9
Best Buy
A tasty, fruity juice bomb.
88 points $9 Best Buy
Conservancy 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$19
This is the Cabernet with just a touch more acid to cut through those rich dishes at your favorite French restaurant in Sonoma.
Submission 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$19
A juicy and palate friendly wine that will take you from afternoon sipper to table wine for dinner.
Viluko Vineyards 2016 Estate Malbec
88 points
$55
A full-bodied but a pleasantly restrained version of Malbec that will pair nicely with red meats.
Oso Libre Winery 2018 Estate Reserva Red Blend Paso Robles
88 points
$62
A fruit-forward New World red wine that would pair well with grilled meats.
Vezer Family Vineyard 2018 Lizzy Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$65
A Cabernet-dominant blend that is accessible for numerous food pairings as well as a friendly pop and pour sipper right now.
Oso Libre Winery 2018 Estate Quixotic Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$70
Fruity, structured, and well made Cabernet that will be right at home with a juicy New York strip.
Oak Leaf NV  Merlot
87 points
$3
Best Buy
A bright, juicy Merlot for picnics and bbq's.
87 points $3 Best Buy
Cocobon Vineyards 2019  Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$6
Best Buy
Ripe and rich with fruit and restrained oak influence, this is a good example of what Cabernet grapes taste like.
87 points $6 Best Buy
Shoreside 2019  Merlot
87 points
$9
Best Buy
Fruit forward, polished, and very consumer friendly, this is a great table wine.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Ancient Roots NV Dark Red Blend California
87 points
$12
Best Buy
With rich, stewed, dark fruit on the nose and palate, this would pair well with braised meats.
87 points $12 Best Buy
Tailor Made 2019 Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$12
Best Buy
Full bodied, ripe cherry with chocolate cake; a crushable crowd pleaser.
87 points $12 Best Buy
Smokescreen 2021 Lambert Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
87 points
$28
A nice savory Sauvignon Blanc well suited for a seafood-laced brunch.
Narmada Winery 2020  Malbec
87 points
$65
A racy and juicy domestic Malbec to pair with braised meats.
Fiftyrow 2019 Alice Block Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$90
Slick, polished, and versatile, this follows the blueprint for Napa Cabernet.
Quail Oak NV  Merlot
86 points
$3
Best Buy
Pleasant and straightforward with hallmark Merlot fruit characteristics on the nose and palate.
86 points $3 Best Buy
Cocobon Vineyards NV Red Blend California
86 points
$5
Best Buy
A straight forward crowd-pleasing red wine with Pinot Noir-esque characteristics.
86 points $5 Best Buy
Ancient Roots NV Red Blend California
86 points
$7
Best Buy
A big, bold, and juicy red wine to pair with a big, juicy cheeseburger.
86 points $7 Best Buy
Shoreside NV Red Blend California
86 points
$9
Best Buy
Fruity, oaky, and with a pleasant fore palate, this wine would love a food pairing.
86 points $9 Best Buy
Spill The Wine NV  Chardonnay
86 points
$10
Best Buy
Lively and citrusy with wisps of white flowers; a pleasant sipper for a summer evening.
86 points $10 Best Buy
Killer Drop 2020 Red Blend California
86 points
$29
A juicy, fruit-forward red that will appeal fans of Aussie Shiraz.
Narmada Winery 2019 Melange Red Blend Amissville
86 points
$33
Well-balanced and sippable, this wine makes you want to light up the grill and get outside for the weekend.
AvinoDos 2019  Merlot
85 points
$32
Ripe and fruity, this one's an uncomplicated sipper.
Star In The Valley 2020  Petit Verdot
85 points
$32
A rich and funky example that will appeal to lovers of rustic wines.
Vezer Family Vineyard 2021 Estate Blue Victorian Sauvignon Blanc
85 points
$36
A dry, table-style Sauvignon Blanc to pair with shellfish.
Viluko Vineyards 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$50
Ripe fruits balanced with savory and earthy qualities; a sipper to contemplate over a casual dinner.
Oak Leaf NV Red Blend California
84 points
$3
Best Buy
Fruity with some hints of sweet spices, this is highly drinkable.
84 points $3 Best Buy
Oak Leaf NV  Sauvignon Blanc
84 points
$3
Best Buy
An easy every day wine for large gatherings.
84 points $3 Best Buy
Winemakers Selection 2019 Red Blend California
84 points
$5
Best Buy
A pleasant red wine to sip and will also make a lovely base for Sangria or mulled wine.
84 points $5 Best Buy
Spill The Wine NV Red Blend California
84 points
$10
A simple fruity wine for picnics and Sangria; serve with a chill.
Quail Oak NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
83 points
$3
Best Buy
A light-bodied Cabernet with dry, leafy tannins.
83 points $3 Best Buy
Thanksgiving Farm 2019 Estate Grown Petit Verdot
83 points
$29
It smells and tastes of flavor combinations uniquely different to other Petit Verdots.
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