About Other Red Wines

This category is reserved for varietals and blends that do not fit into other established categories. Examples of varietals included as part of this category are Bonarda, Baco Noir, Primitivo, Frontenac and an endless combination of blends.

Top Picks for 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.