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February 2023 - US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals This month's Wine feature is US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals Wines US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals Reviews All $29 Spangler 2019 Rogue Valley Claret Southern Oregon Lush and fruity with excellent structure while still being approachable right now; the Right Bank might be getting some competition from OR. $29 » Read Full Review $35 Spangler 2019 Griffin Creek Carmenere Lush and flavorful with waves of red and black fruit plus elegant touches of chocolate. $35 » Read Full Review $18 Best Buy Bright Leaf Vineyard 2018 Estate Bottled Merlot A lovely fruit forward Merlot with savory herbs and delicate oak treatment in an Old World style. $18 Best Buy » Read Full Review $23 Bright Leaf Vineyard 2019 Estate Bottled Cabernet Franc Fruity and savory with excellent structure, this wine would make an excellent picnic companion with a rare roast beef sandwich. $23 » Read Full Review $29 Spangler 2019 Sundown Cabernet Franc Ripe and a touch decadent, this bright Cabernet Franc will pair nicely with an Italian beef with spicy peppers. $29 » Read Full Review $34 Seven Rings 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and robust red fruits stand out on the nose and carry over to the palate, and the finish is strong; would encourage decanting or cellaring to enjoy on a special occasion. $34 » Read Full Review $39 Seven Rings 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Integrated acid and tannins with bold black fruit make for a deliciously pleasing bottle to pop this weekend with red meats from the smoker. $39 » Read Full Review $39 Spangler 2020 Petit Verdot Rarely seen as a single varietal, this expression shows the rich floral, savory, and purple fruit tones that are great in a blend and more than good enough to be enjoyed independently. $39 » Read Full Review $80 Lobo 2020 Wulff Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon A big and brooding Napa Cabernet bursting with floral aromas and balanced with mild dark fruit flavors that is ready for drinking today with a light decant. $80 » Read Full Review $120 AvinoDos 2018 Founders Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Powerful and lush red and black fruits with layers of oak that will integrate and show best with years in cellar. $120 » Read Full Review $149 Vineyard {511} 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Powerful fruit with both complexity and intensity of flavors and aromas, this Cabernet will improve with a decade of cellar aging. $149 » Read Full Review $16 Best Buy Cannonball 2020 Merlot A lush and juicy Merlot that makes for an excellent table wine. $16 Best Buy » Read Full Review $23 Armstrong Valley Winery 2019 Estate Reserve Red Blend Pennsylvania A fresh, fun and fruity take on an old world style; easy drinking and fruit forward yet can hold up to select dinner entrees. $23 » Read Full Review $23 Bright Leaf Vineyard 2019 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon Well balanced fruit and acid with moderate alcohol and grippy tannins that will soften with time and pair well with a roast. $23 » Read Full Review $24 Pedroncelli 2020 Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Vibrant Cabernet with an excellent use of blending to highlight savory herbal tones and chocolate covered coconut undercurrents. $24 » Read Full Review $39 True Oak Estate 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Excellent quality of red and black fruit with delicately balanced oak and bright savory herbs; nice to drink now and well worth having this develop in cellar. $39 » Read Full Review $42 AvinoDos 2018 Malbec Rich, concentrated and bursting with ripe fruits, this will pair well with any rich meat off the grill. $42 » Read Full Review $95 AvinoDos 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon A very good wine with the potential for excellence with cellaring and decanting but showing all of the right stuff in this youthful stage. $95 » Read Full Review $117 Levendi 2020 Symphonia Red Blend Napa Valley A lush, juicy, and delicious example of New World fruit balanced with Old World savory elements. $117 » Read Full Review $24 Pedroncelli 2020 Bench Vineyards Merlot Classic Merlot is really just a thing of beauty and it's a shame that so many people overlook it; don't miss this one. $24 » Read Full Review $34 Alexander Valley Vineyards 2019 Organically Grown Cabernet Sauvignon A pleasingly minty and fresh style of Cabernet that is very well integrated with a balanced palate and good persistence. $34 » Read Full Review $46 Basalt Cellars 2020 Bacchus Vineyard Block 9-C Cabernet Sauvignon Rich flavors of chocolate and coffee on the nose carry over to the palate with hints of dark fruit and charred oak; this wine is a great dinner companion. $46 » Read Full Review $49 Wine Spots 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Rich bake shop spices on the nose that carry over to the palate with concentrated fruit undertones and chocolate essence. $49 » Read Full Review $52 AvinoDos 2017 Two Barrel Reserve Malbec Baked fruit, chocolate sauce, and rich oaky baking spices make for a Malbec expression turned up to 11. $52 » Read Full Review $120 Vezer Family Vineyard 2020 Jude Estate Merlot A steakhouse Merlot for the patron that wants a big, bold, and fruity wine that can stand up to a rich steak and carry over to dessert. $120 » Read Full Review $150 Vezer Family Vineyard 2019 Gabrielle Cabernet Sauvignon A very big wine both toothsome and delicious that would pair with a mole skirt steak. $150 » Read Full Review $35 Gordon Estate 2020 Reserve Malbec A rich and flavorsome Malbec showing ripe, lush fruit and warm tannins that will pair well with dry aged, grass fed beef. $35 » Read Full Review $35 Monte De Oro 2018 Deportola Vineyard Merlot Big and juicy red fruit flavors that will stand up to a rich beef roast. $35 » Read Full Review $49 McGrail Vineyards 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A beautifully made Cabernet showing silken textures of black fruits, mocha and baking spices. $49 » Read Full Review $55 Smith Wooton 2020 Flinn Vineyard Cabernet Franc Juicy and bright showing a riper and more fruit forward style that should win new fans for Cabernet Franc. $55 » Read Full Review $79 McGrail Vineyards 2019 James Vincent Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and oaky with good fruit but will benefit greatly from cellar time to integrate. $79 » Read Full Review $36 Pedroncelli 2020 Block 007 Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon A depth of fruit with some savory and earthy tones that would accompany a roast and root vegetables splendidly. $36 » Read Full Review $49 Wine Spots 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Rich dried fruits and cocoa bordering on dessert wine aromas but with a dry palate; pair with skirt steak and mole sauce. $49 » Read Full Review $54 McGrail Vineyards 2019 Patriot Cabernet Sauvignon Fruity and herbaceous, this is a friendly wine to pop for dinner this evening with potential to improve with three to five years of aging. $54 » Read Full Review $25 Armstrong Valley Winery 2020 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Dry and firm on the palate, this wine would pair well with a cheese steak. $25 » Read Full Review $29 Arrowhead Spring Vineyards 2019 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Crisp acidity and savory flavors balancing the fruit make this an excellent companion for grilled meats and vegetables. $29 » Read Full Review $34 True Oak Estate 2020 Red Blend Napa Valley A very approachable and food friendly Merlot forward blend with vibrant New World fruit. $34 » Read Full Review $49 Spangler 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Drink now with a vigorous decant; curious to see this develop with age as some Old World structural elements will likely add longevity and balance to the fruit. $49 » Read Full Review $65 Vezer Family Vineyard 2020 Lizzy Cabernet Sauvignon A deep, dark new world red wine that screams for a hearty steak dinner. $65 » Read Full Review $22 Arrington Vineyards 2021 Kinzley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Simple and clean fruit flavors with vibrant acidity that would make a crowd pleasing aperitif. $22 » Read Full Review $22 DH Lescombes 631 Signature Series 2021 Merlot A medium weight carries this fruit forward expression of Merlot, accompanied by bramble berry with cassis and a slight sage lift. $22 » Read Full Review $30 Arrington Vineyards 2020 Russell Family Select Merlot A charming option when you are looking for something lighter and fruitier to pair with your bbq pulled pork. $30 » Read Full Review $35 Vino Bambino 2017 Left Bank Chateau Red Blend Lake County A solid and versatile Bordeaux blend that would make a great sipper at home for a weekend dinner as well as a solid BTG at the steak house. $35 » Read Full Review $42 Monte De Oro 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon A lovely blend with Cab leading the way that will play well with many rich dishes. $42 » Read Full Review $59 McGrail Vineyards 2019 A Jo Elet 'The Good Life' Cabernet Sauvignon A bright style of Cabernet with nice sinewy tannins; ripe Cabernet flavors resolve to cigar box, sage, and baking spices. $59 » Read Full Review $75 Longboard Vineyards 2019 Mavericks Chrome Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and decadent now with potential to shine when it opens up with some decanting or years in cellar. $75 » Read Full Review $18 Armstrong Valley Winery 2021 Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc A richly bodied Sauvignon Blanc with a good mid palate persistence; try with scallops, ceviche, or fish with a lemon caper sauce. $18 » Read Full Review $19 True Oak Vineyards 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Tropical, refreshing, and juicy for a very approachable and easy drinking wine. $19 » Read Full Review $25 Armstrong Valley Winery 2020 Estate Reserve Cabernet Franc A plush and slightly oaky version of Cabernet Franc that should appeal to California wine drinkers. $25 » Read Full Review $25 Bright Leaf Vineyard NV Estate Bottled Red Blend No. 2 Finger Lakes Complex earthy flavors balanced by ripe fruit undertones, this wine is smack in the middle of traditional old world flavors and new world freshness. $25 » Read Full Review $48 DH Lescombes 2018 Limited Release Cabernet Franc A pleasant and fruity expression that is a touch hot and will show best with food. $48 » Read Full Review $48 McGrail Vineyards 2018 Picazo Vineyard Merlot A pleasant and easy going Merlot that will do very well as a BTG. $48 » Read Full Review $30 Arrington Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Fruity and savory with a touch of alcohol heat that will cut through rich smoked meats. $30 » Read Full Review $43 Monte De Oro 2018 Simplexity Red Meritage A lively red fruit juice bomb that will be a hit at your next family grill out. $43 » Read Full Review $50 Save Me, San Francisco 2019 Limited Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon This is a big wine in every way and would pair well with a smoked brisket sandwich. $50 » Read Full Review $29 Spangler 2019 Malbec In the world of Malbec, this is it's own thing, intensely floral; pair with a heavily spiced braised short rib. $29 » Read Full Review $48 DH Lescombes 2017 Limited Release Petit Verdot Interesting and food friendly, particularly with a mole or savory chocolate dessert. $48 » Read Full Review $48 Longboard Vineyards 2019 Mystos Malbec A big and juicy Malbec that will be right at home with a backyard bbq. $48 » Read Full Review $48 DH Lescombes 2016 Limited Release Petit Verdot Chocolate covered red fruits with a hint of Brandy for dessert in your glass. $48 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www-tastings-com.173-199-153-188.plesk.page/Calendar-Wine/Review-2023-03-03-US-Red-and-White-Bordeaux-Varietals.aspx