About Other Red Wines from USA

About Other Red Wines from USA
The United States is one of the most important players in the wine industry. On sheer numbers alone, the US is the fourth largest country in terms of total production; but it is the outstanding quality of wines from the US that is an additional part of its worldwide prestige. While the first wines produced in the colonies date back to the late 18th century, it has only been since the mid-1960s that the US has entered the premium wine market on a large scale. California, especially Napa Valley and Sonoma County were the areas that drove the new quality movement. Other areas in California also were home to great wines; soon Washington and Oregon were home to first-class wines as well. New York State, especially the Finger Lakes are was rediscovered for its Rieslings and soon wineries started opening in states such as Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. Today, 90% of domestic premium wine is produced in California and there are several wine types that share the spotlight; these include Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley as well as Santa Barbara County and Chardonnay from several regions, such as Monterey and Sonoma County. Bordeaux-styles reds from Washington State have received great acclaim as have Oregon Pinot Noirs. Today, the United States is in an enviable position of being one of the largest producers of wine as well as one of the most celebrated.

Top Picks for USA

Other Red Wines

River Road 2023 Reserve Pinot Meunier
94 points
$24
Shows off the beautiful red berry aspects of the variety with a light and pleasing earthy base note; this wine begs for food.
Johnson Estate NV Lake Effect Red Blend Lake Erie
93 points
$19
Best Buy
A biscuity soft plum-boysenberry-wild strawberry palate is wrapped in silky fruity tannins all loaded with notes of blue ribbon blueberry pie.
93 points $19 Best Buy
Shenandoah Vineyards 2022 Zingiovese Red Blend Amador County
92 points
$20
Best Buy
A wonderfully balanced red blend with juicy fruit and crunchy tannins.
92 points $20 Best Buy
Sobon Estate 2022 ReZerve Tannat
92 points
$28
A rich and satiny Tannat-driven Amador red with great depth of flavor and structure that holds it all together.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards NV June Bug Red Blend Finger Lakes
92 points
$22
Dry and zest red with crisp heritage apple notes coupled with plum, forest berry and exotic spice, great with a slight chill for a farm to table dinner - enjoy its flavors of wild plum all day.
Klipsun 2021 Klipsun Vineyard Red Blend Red Mountain
92 points
$63
A beautiful Cabernet blend with strategic use of Merlot for added plum fruit and Syrah for blackberries, structure, and a food friendly sprinkle of pepper.
Filkins Vineyards 2022 Anthos Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
91 points
$50
A rich and delicious Old World styled red blend with a seamless balance and instant appeal.
Clovis Point 2022 Archeology Red Blend North Fork Of Long Island
90 points
$65
A big powerful, full-bodied wine, good for pairing with a hearty stew.
Fulkerson 2023 Estate Dornfelder
90 points
$17
Best Buy
A zesty, jammy, almost off-dry red that will be superb with BBQ; serve with a light chill.
90 points $17 Best Buy
Bedell Cellars 2022 Taste Red Blend North Fork of Long Island
90 points
$45
A surprisingly rich red blend from the region and an easy go-to selection for summer grilling season.