Best Red Wine

Updated November 2019
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Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
Halpin 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Halpin
2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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Affordable Napa Cabernet
Bottom Line

A classic full-bodied Napa cabernet that is perfect for any budget.

Pros

Very drinkable wine that pairs well with steak and other red meat. Oaky finish. 2015 was a top performing cabernet year and this Halpin debut is no exception. About $40 a bottle. 14.2% ABV.

Cons

Halpin doesn't have a long history of wine production. Origin of grapes unknown.

Panther Creek Cellars 2014 Schindler Vineyard Eola Amity Hill Pinot Noir
Panther Creek Cellars
2014 Schindler Vineyard Eola Amity Hill Pinot Noir
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Fantastic Vintage
Bottom Line

A top-rated, deep ruby colored pinot noir boasting lots of fruit and a velvety, smooth finish.

Pros

14.1 ABV. 2014 vintage from the King County, WA – a leading region for pinot noir. Tasting notes: cherry, leather, herbs. Rated very high by critics and winos alike. Smooth tannins and balanced, making it good paired with most foods, or enjoyed on its own.

Cons

Those looking for super robust taste may be disappointed.

Silver Oak Cellars 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Silver Oak Cellars
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
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An Investment Bottle
Bottom Line

This 2015 cab has been given time to age into an impressively powerful wine.

Pros

Silver Oak is one of the only American wineries to make all its own barrels from American oak, giving each vintage a unique taste. This cab provides a luxurious flavor but is surprisingly fresh. 13.8% ABV.

Cons

Pricey. You'll want to decant for at least an hour.

Best Bang for the Buck
Kinfolk Napa Valley Red
Kinfolk
Napa Valley Red
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Well Rounded Red Blend
Bottom Line

This fruit forward red blend is great for those looking find tastes within traditional varietals.

Pros

This blend is comprised of a majority Merlot, followed by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Heavy black fruit and tobacco aromatics with a robust and oaky body. 14.9% ABV. Best with red meat or cheese.

Cons

Those unwilling to vary from specific varietals will be disappointed.

Hidden Ridge Vineyard 55 Percent Slope Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Hidden Ridge Vineyard
55 Percent Slope Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
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Powerfully Built Red
Bottom Line

A full-bodied and fruit forward red that has been dubbed the best release from Hidden Ridge to date.

Pros

A full-bodied cab with notes of berries and chocolate covered cherries. We like the $50 price point, marked down from $97. Can be aged until 2025. Best with red meats or cheese. 15.4% ABV.

Cons

High price point but well worth it for a solid red.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

38 Models Considered
7 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
412 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

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