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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

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.
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
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.
Chateau Chantal 2020 Proproprietors Reserve Trio Red Blend Old Mission Peninsula
92 points
$30
Earthy, fruity, and layered complexity; the proper food pairings could make this really sing.
3 REIN 2020 Never Tame Red Blend Columbia Valley
92 points
$7.99
Best Buy
A lovely and versatile red blend that would be an excellent option for a fine meal.
92 points $7.99 Best Buy
Hope Tree NV Red Blend California
91 points
$5
Best Buy
A ripe, juicy New World blend; this will be a hit at home or could do yeoman's work as a restaurant BTG option.
91 points $5 Best Buy
Monte De Oro 2017 Vigna Vicini Vista Del Monte Vineyard Reserve Red Blend Temecula Valley
91 points
$90
Like happily enjoying a slice of mixed berry pie while basking in the LA sun in the front seat of your new Cadillac Escalade.