American Red Wine: Bold Napa Cabernet, Zinfandel & Pinot Noir from the USA

Big, bold and unashamedly generous, American red wine knows how to make an impression. From cult Napa Cabernet to old vine Zinfandel, the United States makes some of the most characterful reds in the world.

Our American red collection is built around California, home to rich Cabernet, silky Pinot Noir and that most American of grapes, Zinfandel. These are ripe, sun filled reds made for a good time.

What Is American Red Wine?

American red wine is red wine made in the United States, and above all in sunny California, the country's wine powerhouse. Think ripe fruit, generous flavour and plenty of personality.

Warm days and cool coastal nights let the grapes ripen fully, giving reds that are rich, smooth and full bodied, with lashings of dark fruit and a polished, often oaky finish.

Almost all of it is dry, ranging from easygoing everyday reds to some of the most prized bottles on earth.

Popular American Red Wine Styles

Cabernet Sauvignon is California's calling card, above all from Napa Valley. Rich and structured, with blackcurrant, cedar and chocolate, Napa Cabernet is the benchmark for New World luxury.

Pinot Noir thrives in cooler coastal spots like the Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley, giving silky, perfumed reds full of red cherry and spice.

Zinfandel is America's signature grape, making bold, brambly, high spirited reds, especially from old vines. Petite Sirah adds inky, powerful reds for lovers of big flavour.

How to Serve American Red Wine

Serve bolder styles like Napa Cabernet, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah at cool room temperature, around 16 to 18 degrees, with time to breathe in a decanter.

Silky Pinot Noir is lovely a touch cooler, around 15 degrees. A larger, rounded glass helps their rich aromas open up.

Food Pairing Ideas

American red is born for the grill. Napa Cabernet loves a steak, while Zinfandel is the classic partner for barbecue, burgers and smoky ribs.

Pinot Noir suits salmon, duck and roast chicken, and a bold Petite Sirah stands up to rich, hearty stews.

What Is Zinfandel?

Zinfandel is America's very own red grape, so closely tied to California that it feels truly homegrown. It actually shares its roots with Italy's Primitivo, but it is in California that it became a star.

It makes bold, ripe, full bodied reds bursting with blackberry, black cherry, pepper and sweet spice, often with a warming kick of alcohol. Old vine Zinfandel, from gnarled ancient vines, is especially prized.

If you love a big, generous, crowd pleasing red, Zinfandel is made for you.

Why Buy American Red Wine at YourWines?

Every American red in our collection is handpicked by our team, from cult Napa names to beloved everyday labels, all chosen for quality and value. Whatever you are firing up on the grill, there is an American red here to match.

Explore our wider red wine range, dive into more Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir, or browse by style with our full bodied red and dry red wine collections.

In the mood for a different style? Discover American white wine too, or step back to the full USA wine range and explore every region.

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