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.
Bedarra Vineyards 2020 Bonfire Estate Grown Red Blend Alexander Valley
93 points
$55
An attractive, spicy, savory red blend that will be very versatile.
Monte De Oro 2018 Synergy 65 Owners Red Blend Temecula Valley
93 points
$44
A lovely wine for food pairings that is both savory and herbal with nice interplay of red and black fruits with the barrel characteristics.
Ravines 2020 Le Petit Caporal Red Blend Finger Lakes
93 points
$34
A rich and supple Cabernet Franc with great flavor and structure for now or later.
Gordon Estate 2020 Tradition Reserve Red Blend Columbia Valley
93 points
$40
A Bordeaux blend with delicious dark fruit qualities and rich oak flavors that will be a hit to pair at your next bbq; drink now or cellar.
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.
North By Northwest 2019 Red Blend Columbia Valley
92 points
$14
Best Buy
A pleasure packed red blend that charms and instantly gratifies with every sip.
92 points $14 Best Buy
Capo Creek 2020 Songwriter Red Blend Dry Creek Valley
92 points
$75
A robust and satisfying Zinfandel-led red with oodles of jammy, spicy flavors.
Portlandia 2020 Red Blend Columbia Valley
92 points
$22
A solid rich, ripe, and fruity bottle to have around the house for any occasion or a workhorse BTG option on a wine list.
Damiani Wine Cellars 2020 Meritage Red Blend Finger Lakes
92 points
$44
A juicy, spicy, inviting red blend that will provide plenty of pleasure now or later.