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More Top Rated Meritage and Bordeaux

JUSTIN Vineyards in Paso Robles, California

Bordeaux, from the region by the same name in France, is typically a red blend comprising a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Meritage refers to Bordeaux-style vino made outside of the Bordeaux region, particularly in the United States. Read our list of the best previously featured red Meritage and Bordeaux wines that we've tasted, starting with our highest rated wines.



Justin Vineyards
2004 Isosceles Reserve
Paso Robles, CA
15.5/20
$95

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Andrew Murray Vineyards
1999 Espérance
Santa Barbara County, CA
15/20

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Flora Springs
2003 Trilogy
Napa Valley, CA
15/20

$60

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Justin Vineyards & Winery
1999 Isosceles
Paso Robles, CA
15/20

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Robert Keenan Winery
1999 Mernet Reserve
Napa Valley, CA
14.5/20

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L'Aventure
1998 Optimus
Paso Robles, CA
14/20

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Carmody McKnight
1997 Cadenza
Paso Robles, CA
14/20

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Rodney Strong Vineyards
Symmetry
1996 Meritage
Alexander Valley, CA
14/20

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Valhalla Vineyards
1998 Götterdämmerung: Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Virginia
14/20

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Château Camou
1997 El Gran Vino Tinto
Baja California, Mexico
13.5/20

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Loredan Gasparini
1998 Capo di Stato - Colli Trevigiani
Venegazzù di Volpago del Montello, Italy
13.5/20

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Midnight Cellars
1997 Mare Nectarus Bordeaux Blend
Paso Robles, CA
13.5/20

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Château Woltner
Private Reserve Red
1996 Meritage
Howell Mountain, CA
13/20

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Domaine de la Terre Rouge
1996 Noir Grand Année Rhône Blend
Sierra Foothills, CA
13/20

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Fieldbrook Winery
1997 Medallion Bordeaux Blend
Trinity County, CA
13/20

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Monte Xanic
1996 Cabernet Sauvignon y Merlot
Guadalupe Valley, Mexico
13/20

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Sister Creek Vineyards
1999 Bordeaux Blend
Sisterdale, TX
13/20

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Treana
1997 Meritage
Paso Robles, CA
13/20

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Peninsula Cellars
1998 Vintage Red: Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon
Leelanau Peninsula, MI
11/20
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(Updated: 11/30/11 JH)

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