About Other US Red

About Other US Red
'Other Red' is a catch-all category for both uncommon grape varietals and uncommon combinations of varietals. There are little pockets of other red varietals grown throughout the US. In California, Italian varietals such as Barbera, Gignolino, Primitivo, and Nebbiolo and esoteric Rhone varietals like Cinsault and Carignano can be found. Tempranillo, best known as the principal red variety of Spain’s Rioja, can also be found in small plantings in the Southwest where hot grown conditions favor the grape. Many producers throughout the US produce blends of Bordeaux with non-Bordeaux varietals such as Zinfandel, Petit Sirah, Syrah and even hybrids like Chambourcin that fall under our Other US Red category.

Top Picks for Other US Red

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.
Made In America 2019 Bourbon Barrel-Aged Red Blend Livermore Valley
90 points
$29
A a bold and beautiful barrel forward red blend bursting with berries and vanilla creme on the nose and palate.
Made In America 2018 Bourbon Barrel-Aged Red Blend Livermore Valley
90 points
$29
The Cabernet is demure but the interplay of the barrel and Zinfandel on this is quite tasty.
Summit NV Red Blend California
88 points
$19
A super juicy and a satisfying red blend with explosive fruit and soft creamy oak.
Cerro 2019 Red Blend Napa Valley
88 points
$60
Violet candies with hints of tart cherry and strawberry; a bit unusual but also very pleasing on the nose and palate.
Black Box 2021 Vibrant & Velvety Red Blend
87 points
$19.98
Tasty waves of numerous ripe red berries and fruits; like a Pinot Noir Hawaiian Punch jam band.
87 points $19.98
Highlands 41 2022 Black Granite Red Blend Paso Robles
86 points
$16.98
A solid steakhouse BTG, wedding, or large gathering of friends wine for your next good times hang.
86 points $16.98
Opaque 2020 Darkness Red Blend Paso Robles
86 points
$29.99
A rich, full-bodied red wine that will kill it paired with your next smashburger.
86 points $29.99
Black Box 2020  Red Blend
86 points
$19.98
Loads of ripe red fruit and hints of chocolate make this very easy to like.
86 points $19.98
Paradise Hills Vineyard NV Presidents Choice Red Blend American
84 points
$37
An interesting blend of aromas and flavors with a sweet and savory palate.