Red Wine 1,112 Items
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- Cabernet Sauvignon 245
- Bordeaux Red Blends 172
- Pinot Noir 159
- Nebbiolo 87
- Other Red Blends 78
- Syrah/Shiraz 76
- Merlot 69
- Tempranillo 54
- Sangiovese 51
- Zinfandel 51
- Rhône Blends 21
- Barbera 9
- Tuscan Blends 8
- Petite Sirah 7
- Cabernet Franc 6
- Aglianico 4
- Other Red Wine 4
- Grenache 2
- Pinot Meunier 2
- Corvina 1
- Mourvedre 1
- Pinotage 1
- Blaufrankisch 1
- Grignolino 1
- Refosco 1
- Sagrantino 1
- Non-Vintage 739
- 2023 71
- 2022 1814
- 2021 5436
- 2020 7095
- 2019 9514
- 2018 10578
- 2017 10538
- 2016 12369
- 2015 16160
- 2014 22953
- 2013 27307
- 2012 27630
- 2011 22937
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- 2009 18983
- 2008 14211
- 2007 12817
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- 1999 3248
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- 1994 365
- 1993 193
- 1992 133
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- 1989 112
- 1988 99
- 1987 75
- 1986 85
- 1985 97
- 1984 35
- 1983 57
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- 1978 33
- 1977 9
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Caves Sao Joao Poco do Lobo Tinto 1996Other Red Blends from Portugal
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4.4 30 RatingsSold Out - was $59.99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Rayas Chateaneuf-du-Pape Reserve 1996Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $1,899.98Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Chateau Rayas Chateaneuf-du-Pape Reserve (bin soiled label) 1996Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $1,899.99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Sine Qua Non Against the Wall 1996Syrah/Shiraz from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Margaux 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Margaux, Bordeaux, France
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Chateau Latour 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
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Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Buehler Estate Zinfandel 1996Zinfandel from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $26.49Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia (stained label) 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
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Turley Aida Petite Syrah 1996Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $57.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Beringer Hayne Vineyard Petite Sirah 1996Petite Sirah from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $54.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Renwood Amador County Barbera 1996Barbera from Sierra Foothills, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Elk Cove Roosevelt Pinot Noir 1996Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $45.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Villadoria Barolo Riserva 1996Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $38.00Ships Mon, Jan 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Dominus Napanook Vineyard 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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Tempos Vega Sicilia Unico Tinto 1996Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $369.00Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chalk Hill Merlot 1996Merlot from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $42.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Chateau Certan de May 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Pomerol, Bordeaux, France0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $153.49Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Fay Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 169 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Charles Krug Pinot Noir 1996Pinot Noir from Napa Valley, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.49Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Abadia Retuerta Cuvee El Palomar 1996Other Red Wine from Spain
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $78.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Kenwood Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $19.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Red White Sparkling Rosé Spirits GiftsLearn about red wine — the range of styles, how it’s made and more ...
What are the types and styles of red wine?
There are hundreds of types of red wine varieties in commercial use, from light and finessed to bold and structured, however, only about 35 varieties contribute to the majority of red wine production. The most grown grape varieties are:
- Cabernet Sauvignon. Power, elegance and complexity.
- Merlot. Soft mouthfeel.
- Tempranillo. Red and black fruit, earth and herbs.
- Syrah. Dark fruit, pepper, spicy and savory.
- Grenache. Ripe red fruit and sexy texture.
- Pinot Noir. Earthy, silky and complex.
- Sangiovese. Red fruit, earthy and herbal.
How is red wine made?
To make red wine, the pressed grape juice is left in contact with its skins—a process called maceration—to draw out color, tannins and phenols (compounds responsible for the complex aromas and flavors in wine). With fermentation complete, the wine is aged in tank or barrel. Short aging results in a fresh, fruity red. To allow time for flavors to integrate, more complex wines need to age longer, often in oak barrels, which may impart notes of toast, vanilla or coconut.
What gives red wine its color?
Grape juice is almost colorless. Color comes from maceration, when the juice is left in contact with grape skins. Longer macerations result in deeper red tones, but grape variety hues vary. For example, wines made from Nebbiolo are pale garnet, Merlot is bright ruby and Syrah opaque purple.
How do you serve red wine?
Temperature is key. Aim for 55° F to 60° F for lighter reds and 60° F to 65° F for fuller ones. A wine served too cold will be muted. Serve it warm and it will taste too alcoholic. If you have a wine fridge or cellar, you’re set. If not, place the bottle in your refrigerator for 20-30 minutes prior to serving. Next, some reds benefit from a few minutes or more of aeration in a decanter. This exposes the wine to oxygen, which helps release the compounds responsible for aroma and taste. As for drinking red wines, the best glasses have a stem and a bowl large enough to allow proper swirling to allow release of aromas. Fill your glass no more than halfway.
How long does red wine last?
Opened and re-corked, a bottle will stay fresh in your fridge for one to two days, a bit longer for more tannic reds. (We have ideas for what to do with leftover red wine if you don’t get back to it quickly). Unopened, red wines stay good for one year to several decades. Optimal storage means bottles lay on their sides in a moderately humid environment at 57° F, but assessing how long to age a bottle is complicated. Seek a wine professional for advice if you are unsure.
Pairing red wine with food
These guidelines will help you make the most of red wine pairing options.
- If a sauce is involved, focus more on that than the protein. For example, considering Coq Au Vin, play off the pancetta, mushrooms and wine with an earthy Pinot Noir.
- Match intensity levels, i.e. a bold red with a bold dish, lighter with lighter. Spice-rubbed lamb kabobs go perfectly with a bold Syrah from Columbia Valley, Washington.
- A highly tannic red pairs well with fatty foods. Dolcetto is amazing with a cheese and charcuterie plate.
- High acid foods call for high acid wines. Ever wonder Barbera and Sangiovese are so ubiquitous in Italy? As high acid wines, both are perfect matches to anything involving tomato sauce.
- Beware of dry red with dessert! Your wine should be sweeter than the treat. Try Tawny Port with dark chocolate for a match made in heaven.
Popular red wine regions
While every U.S. state produces wine, the most famous and popular regions remain those on the west coast:
- Napa Valley. First commercial winery 1861. Cabernet.
- Sonoma County. Since mid-1800’s. Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Cabernet.
- Paso Robles. 1880’s. Cabernet, Zinfandel and Rhone varieties.
- Santa Rita Hills. 1971. Pinot Noir.
- Willamette Valley, Oregon. 1965. Pinot Noir.
- Columbia Valley, Washington (and part of northern Oregon). 1860’s. Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet.
Worldwide, wine destinations abound, with the most venerated in Europe. The last four are popular New World regions.
- Bordeaux, France. As early as 60 BC. Based on Merlot and Cabernet.
- Burgundy, France. From 2nd century AD. Pinot Noir.
- Tuscany, Italy. From 8th century BC. Based on Sangiovese, plus “Super Tuscans” made with other reds.
- Rioja, Spain. From 11th century BC. Based on Tempranillo.
- Stellenbosch, South Africa. 1680’s. Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinotage.
- Mendoza, Argentina. Late 1800’s. Malbec and others.
- Colchagua Valley, Chile. 1870’s. Cabernet, Merlot and Carmenere.
- Barossa Valley, Australia. 1842. Shiraz and others.
Sweet red wine
Whether light and effervescent (e.g., Lambrusco and Brachetto d’Acqui) or bold and fortified (Port and Bual Madeira), sweet red wines can be terrific on their own or with a range of desserts.
Dry red wine
A dry red occurs when fermentation continues until most or all grape sugars have been converted to alcohol. Most common red wines on the shelf – Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, etc.—are dry wines. Since dry wines have little to no residual sugar, they also have fewer calories, especially when comparing them to Champagne and sparkling wines.
Smoothest red wine
Red wines are perceived as smooth when their tannins are either naturally low, have been carefully managed by the winemaker or have partially fallen out of suspension due to aging. Red varieties with lower tannins include Pinot Noir, Grenache, Gamay, Barbera and Corvina.