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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.
Corner 103 2020 Corner Cuvée Red Blend Sonoma County
90 points
$60
A nice everyday blend that will match well with most meal pairings and occasions; your Swiss Army knife red blend.
Klipsun 2020 Klipsun Vineyard Red Blend Red Mountain
90 points
$63
A nice red blend that holds its own and does a little bit of everything.
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.
Ste Chapelle NV Open Air Red Blend American
88 points
$30
A very nice example of an untraditional table wine with a nice juicy and spicy character that will pair well with game meats and roasts.
Woodbridge NV Red Blend California
87 points
$6
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A hedonistic red wine that is full of boldly ripe fruit, oak, and layered with chocolate pastries.
87 points $6 Best Buy
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