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US Bordeaux Varietals Part 2
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August 2026 - US Bordeaux Varietals Part 2

August 2026 - US Bordeaux Varietals Part 2
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US Bordeaux Varietals Part 2 Reviews

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Jarvis 2021 Cabernet Franc
96 points
$245
Jarvis
2021 Cabernet Franc
This luxurious, earthy Cab Franc delivers textbook cherry-herb flavors with Napa opulence; a head turner for what this Bordeaux-Loire varietal can achieve in Napa.
96 points $245
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Mira Winery 2018 M-Bar Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points
$185
Mira Winery
2018 M-Bar Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Bright, juicy, dry and exceptionally well-balanced, this Cabernet Sauvignon that shows its fruit, ageability and structure well.
94 points $185
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Jarvis 2019 Petit Verdot
94 points
$255
Jarvis
2019 Petit Verdot
Opulent fruit is balanced with violet, soft tannins and chocolate in this concentrated, laser-focused single varietal.
94 points $255
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Jarvis 2021 Merlot
93 points
$215
Jarvis
2021 Merlot
Silky, bold and full of all things dark fruit, rich vanilla and dried red flowers, this makes for velvety glass of red.
93 points $215
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Jarvis 2021 Lake William Red Blend Napa Valley
93 points
$360
Jarvis
2021 Lake William Red Blend Napa Valley
Rich and dry with dense fruit-forward notes, this red's grippy tannins, black raspberry and touch of chocolate-spice-minerality shows power and elegance.
93 points $360
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Jarvis 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$300
Jarvis
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
A sophisticated, well-balanced, lighter style Napa Cabernet with all the hallmark aromas and flavors.
92 points $300
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Mira Winery 2021 Estate Merlot
91 points
$105
Mira Winery
2021 Estate Merlot
This is great wine for a dinner party — its big flavors will impress while its silky tannins will appeal.
91 points $105
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Massif 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$135
Massif
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
A classic Napa Cabernet with bold yet balanced vanilla and fruit flavors and plenty of savory notes — a centerpiece for an elegant home-cooked meal.
91 points $135
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Wine Spots 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$58
Wine Spots
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
Unabashedly New World in style, this fruit-forward and dry Cabernet delivers juicy flavors and plenty of fruit-soaked oak.
90 points $58
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Charger 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$90
Charger
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark, chewy, dry and balanced; black raspberry and violets from the Petit Verdot add just the right touch to the classic Napa Cabernet black currant and vanilla aromas and deep flavors.
90 points $90
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Portola Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$42
Portola Vineyards
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry, fruity, fresh and powerful all at the same time, this soft Cab overflows with wild grown mountain fruit.
89 points $42
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Wine Spots 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$49
Wine Spots
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
This dry, juicy Cab's toothsome tannins and opulent cherry-plum flavors balance well with barrel aging.
88 points $49
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