About Zinfandel and Mediterranean Red Wines from USA

About Zinfandel  and  Mediterranean 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

Zinfandel and Mediterranean Red Wines

Sobon Estate 2022 Hillside Zinfandel
93 points
$15
Best Buy
A nice creamy juicy zinfandel sipper for everyday pleasure.
93 points $15 Best Buy
Jarvis 2020  Tempranillo
93 points
$120
Juicy, ripe, slightly boozy, and oaky with excellent complexity and balance therein.
Sobon Estate 2022 Rocky Top Zinfandel
92 points
$22
A charming and well balanced, old school Zinfandel that hits all the right notes.
Sobon Estate 2022  Zinfandel
92 points
$23
Lovely strawberry-blueberry-cherry fruit with a sturdy backbone and just the right touch of spice.
Sobon Estate 2022 Blue Heron Lot No 2 Zinfandel
92 points
$38
A big, balanced and slightly brooding zinfandel with deep flavors and supple texture.
Titus Vineyards 2023 Bald Mountain Zinfandel
92 points
$53
A nice dry claret style Zinfandel with deep wells of raisiny flavor; if you like Amarone check this out.
Kirkland Signature 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel
92 points
$9
Best Buy
A Zinfandel that is bigger than life with rich fruit flavors and a creamy texture; a certain crowd pleaser.
92 points $9 Best Buy
Spangler 2018 Khayams Block Dolcetto
92 points
$29
Highly interesting and absolutely unique with vibrant blackberry and mulling spices led by nutmeg; for your wine exploration fun.
Shenandoah Vineyards 2022 Special Reserve Zinfandel
91 points
$13
Best Buy
Fun, spicy juicy Cal-Ital that practically lights your BBQ grill for you.
91 points $13 Best Buy
Sobon Estate 2022 ReZerve Primitivo
91 points
$26
A round and warming Amador red with rich mouthwatering fruit and umami notes.