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August 2024 - US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals Part 2 This month's Wine feature is US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals Part 2 Wines US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals Part 2 Reviews All $58 Arrington Vineyards 2021 KB 15*21 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon With its restrained oak, this Cab Sauv is able to show off its high quality of complex, phenolically ripe mountain fruit; a real winner. $58 » Read Full Review $20 Best Buy King Estate 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Fresh fruit and light floral notes lead the way for this lovely, well-balanced Sauv Blanc from Oregon. $20 Best Buy » Read Full Review $65 Milea Estate Vineyard 2022 Sang's Estate Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Franc An absolutely lovely lighter and food friendly Chinon-esque styling of Cab Franc. $65 » Read Full Review $104 Jacob Franklin 2020 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon A delightful Cab Sauv from Rutherford that's not to be missed; an excellent combination of earth, herbs, and fruit. $104 » Read Full Review $150 Bellamy Vineyard 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon A rich, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that has all the oak and ripe fruit happily expected from Oakville. $150 » Read Full Review $190 Jarvis 2019 Estate Merlot Smells, tastes, and has barrel character similar to some spendy Right Bank Bordeaux from a warm vintage; check back in around 2040 as this will only improve with age. $190 » Read Full Review $230 Jarvis 2019 Cabernet Franc It smells and tastes like sitting down in a Bentley; you might not know who owns it these days, and you aren't sure how it's made, but everything about it tells you that it is well done and expensive and good now but is going to be amazing when it's vintage. $230 » Read Full Review $24 Pedroncelli 2022 Brother's Mark Cabernet Sauvignon Ripe in a fun, fruity, and playful manner that makes this a great everyday wine for around the house as well as a serious, robust Cab Sauv that shows complexity and a long finish and will impress your next dinner party guests. $24 » Read Full Review $45 Bellamy Vineyard 2022 Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Vibrant and fruity with just enough structure and oak spice; quite lovely. $45 » Read Full Review $68 AvinoDos 2019 Two Barrel Reserve Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Ripe red and black fruit with ample servings of French oak; a well-balanced wine on the palate with acidity, tannins, and body in a melodious, harmonious balance. $68 » Read Full Review $75 Mira Winery 2017 Hyde Vineyard Merlot A serious, elegant Merlot with restrained fruit and lively acidity that wants to compete with Right Bank Bordeaux, and is certainly of that caliber. $75 » Read Full Review $92 C ’est La Vie At Europa Village 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A silky Cabernet that is oak and fruit with just the right amount of residual sugar; a big wine that is yet soft, smooth, and graceful. $92 » Read Full Review $32 Catman Cellars 2022 Petite Merlot Red Blend Columbia Valley Like drinking the rich, deep hues of midnight purple; a delicious red that will repay time in the cellar, if you can resist drinking it now. $32 » Read Full Review $46 C ’est La Vie At Europa Village 2022 Sauvignon Blanc A more opulent Sauvignon Blanc that would pair well with some tarragon lobster bisque. $46 » Read Full Review $60 Pedroncelli 2021 Wisdom Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Dark, rich, and earthy with a nice herbal lift to the bold fruit character. $60 » Read Full Review $45 Milea Estate Vineyard 2022 Reserve Cabernet Franc Wonderfully herbal and savory with nice red and black fruit in play; an earthy red wine with well-integrated tannins. $45 » Read Full Review $45 Mills 2021 Reserve Paicines Cabernet Sauvignon A ripe, juicy Cabernet to pair with rich main courses, particularly red meat. $45 » Read Full Review $77 C ’est La Vie At Europa Village NV Malbec Bright and candied; a bit atypical of the grape but delicious and fun. $77 » Read Full Review $14 Best Buy Tagaris NV Clonk De Plonk Estate Red Blend Columbia Valley A new aroma and flavor awaits every time you go back to the glass; a solid Right Bank-styled table wine. $14 Best Buy » Read Full Review $26 Tagaris 2023 Arete Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Tropical, bright, and fresh, this will be a lively and fun Summer porch pounder. $26 » Read Full Review $30 Paso-D’Oro 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon A really bright example of Paso Robles Cab with racy red fruits. $30 » Read Full Review $32 Milea Estate Vineyard 2022 Estate Vineyard Cabernet Franc A savory, well-made red wine that delivers smoky and earthy notes; excellent for food pairings. $32 » Read Full Review $34 Tagaris 2023 King Fuji Ranch Semillon A crushable white wine with a refreshingly crisp acidity to balance the rounded texture and just enough Riesling fruit and floral character to make it fun. $34 » Read Full Review $39 Monte De Oro 2019 Estate Grown Merlot Dark and moody, this is a good wine to pair with a bon fire or a movie marathon. $39 » Read Full Review $45 Monte De Oro 2019 Estate Grown Zinfandel An interesting, complex Zinfandel that will be at home for your next BBQ or pizza night. $45 » Read Full Review $55 Wild Sun Winery 2022 Cabernet Franc Ripe, juicy, and tart fruit make for a lively Cabernet Franc that will enhance any experience. $55 » Read Full Review $57 Artiste Winery NV Flowing Red Blend Santa Barbara County Juicy and tasty and definitely appeals to those that love a little more chocolate with their Cabernet. $57 » Read Full Review $70 Artiste Winery NV La Flor Del Sur Red Blend Santa Barbara County Tastes like drinking Prince's purple crushed velvet suit. $70 » Read Full Review $75 Artiste Winery NV La Flor De Elza Red Blend Santa Barbara County A juicy, round red wine with ample oak and an earthy finish. $75 » Read Full Review $30 Arrington Vineyards 2021 Russell Family Select Merlot A lovely everyday table wine with a bit more richness than your average Merlot. $30 » Read Full Review $45 Monte De Oro 2019 Monte De Oro Vineyard Petite Sirah A big, round, very fruity Petite Sirah that finishes with a full body warming sensation. $45 » Read Full Review $52 C ’est La Vie At Europa Village 2022 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc A bigger, riper, and boozier than average Sauv Blanc that is highly delicious for all those reasons. $52 » Read Full Review $79 C ’est La Vie At Europa Village 2019 Grand Melange Red Blend California A rich and round red wine that is easy drinking and made for food. $79 » Read Full Review $89 C ’est La Vie At Europa Village 2019 Bella Collina Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Plump fruit and bold oak usage make this a decadent 'drink now' wine. $89 » Read Full Review $24 Arrington Vineyards 2023 Kinzley Sauvignon Blanc A deft balance of tropical fruit and green herbal characteristics; unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc. $24 » Read Full Review $32 Arrington Vineyards 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Loaded with dark and savory fruit flavors, this is a great food pairing wine to also enjoy with your after dinner cigar. $32 » Read Full Review $36 Tagaris 2022 Alice Vineyard Estate Malbec Savory and earthy with rich purple fruit tones; an autumnal Malbec. $36 » Read Full Review $43 Monte De Oro 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Fruity and savory with a refreshing acidity, this will be a good pairing with a pastrami sandwich or charcuterie. $43 » Read Full Review $49 C ’est La Vie At Europa Village 2020 Merlot A savory style of Merlot that will really pop paired with grilled steak or smoked brisket. $49 » Read Full Review $54 C ’est La Vie At Europa Village 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon A good after dinner wine to pair with cigars. $54 » Read Full Review $55 Wild Sun Winery 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasty and fun with a lively fruit and herb balance; a Tuesday night pizza Cabernet. $55 » Read Full Review $70 Wild Sun Winery 2021 Crying Stone Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A nice lighter style of Cabernet; good fruit without all of the fluff. $70 » Read Full Review $34 Everly Farms Winery 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon A Cabernet of various ripeness levels; tasty and will be good as a standard BTG. $34 » Read Full Review $68 Oso Libre Winery 2020 Querida Barrel Aged Red Blend Paso Robles A bold, smoky red that will pair with a big steak. $68 » Read Full Review $110 C ’est La Vie At Europa Village 2019 Winemaker's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon With dense fruit, well-integrated oak, and minimal tannin, this wine is here for your next dinner party. $110 » Read Full Review $78 Oso Libre Winery 2020 Estate Quixotic Cabernet Sauvignon Ripe fruit with restraint of oak make this a nice, light sipper. $78 » Read Full Review $125 C ’est La Vie At Europa Village 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A big and bold Cabernet in true Napa Valley style. $125 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2024-09-03-US-Red-and-White-Bordeaux-Varietals-Part-2.aspx