February 2026 - US Bordeaux Varietals

February 2026 - US Bordeaux Varietals
This month's Wine feature is US Bordeaux Varietals Wines

US Bordeaux Varietals Reviews

Pend d’Oreille 2022 LOeuvre Reserve Red Blend Columbia Valley
95 points
$36
Beautifully balanced, you taste why Bordeaux is the king of blends, voluptuous Merlot, stately Cab Sauv, the dried herbs of Cab Franc, Malbec's dark juiciness and the ping of violets from Petit Verdot.
Pend d’Oreille 2022  Merlot
94 points
$26
Think new world Pomerol - all the dark, toothsome fruit, vanilla bean and richness one expects from a Cabernet, wrapped up with silky Merlot tannins; try with everything from mushrooms to red meat and even chocolate.
Spangler 2022 Crater View Carmenere
93 points
$39
Fun, dry, silky and juicy with a note of blueberry BBQ sauce and lightly smoked berries, think Merlot meets zesty Syrah.
Rutherford Ranch 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$50
Black currant, vanilla and plum wrap around toothsome tannins in this well balanced, elegant Cabernet that manages dark fruit with finesse.
Twice Tyger 2023 Estate Cabernet Franc
93 points
$55
Dry, rich, savory and elegant with a multilayered, balanced flavor that goes on and on - think Pinot Noir with a personal trainer.
Spangler 2023  Petit Verdot
92 points
$39
Where has this grape been my whole life you ask as a symphony of violets, black raspberry, herbs and chocolate unfurl on the long, muscular and balanced finish.
Greyscale 2022  Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$69
An old World styled Mount Veeder Cabernet with a savory touch of earth and brett.
Spangler 2022  Cabernet Franc
91 points
$32
Bold and juicy with silky tannins and a hint of smoky cocoa, will pair beautifully with hearty, slow cooked meats, mushrooms and curry.
Spangler 2023  Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$32
Elegant and sophisticated 3-D red with deep intensity to pair with bold cheeses, rich meats and stews.
Twice Tyger 2022 Estate Malbec
91 points
$45
Dark and juicy, this dry Malbec is elegance-meets-power, dangerously crunchy and drinkable.
Twice Tyger 2022 Estate Petit Verdot
86 points
$55
An intense wine with all the dark fruits on display to pair with rich meats and stews.
Spangler 2022  Malbec
85 points
$32
Crisp, juicy wild berry flavors finish bold and dry.
Spangler 2022 Party Of Six Claret Red Blend Southern Oregon
83 points
$32
An alluring powerhouse of chocolatey fruit with a sassy side of new car smell.
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