Sept: always a great month-wedding anniversary, humidity gone, and Bogle releases Phantom. The 04 was served at my wedding. This wine still never fails to impress. Consistently punching above its weight, the newest iteration ('12) is nuanced, toasty and complicated. Lots of smoky tannins take over after a nose that is a healthy mix of floral notes and crushed stone. Tart, jammy, but never in your face dark berry flavors gently coat the tongue. Finish is clean and fruit forward. Buy now. Drink over 7 years. 16 bucks at trader Joe's. In my experience, the wine is gone within a month or less on release.
Sept: always a great month-wedding anniversary, humidity gone, and Bogle releases Phantom. The 04 was served at my wedding. This wine still never fails to impress. Consistently punching above its weight, the newest iteration ('12) is nuanced, toasty and complicated. Lots of smoky tannins take over after a nose that is a healthy mix of floral notes and crushed stone. Tart, jammy, but never in your face dark berry flavors gently coat the tongue. Finish is clean and fruit forward. Buy now. Drink over 7 years. 16 bucks at trader Joe's. In my experience, the wine is gone within a month or less on release.
13 people found it helpfulSep 13th, 2015
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4 people found it helpfulOct 24th, 2014
Fruit forward and bold. I enjoyed it with Trader Joes "Unexpected" cheese. Nice compliment to each other.
Fruit forward and bold. I enjoyed it with Trader Joes "Unexpected" cheese. Nice compliment to each other.
3 people found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2014
A blend of 39% Zin, 38% Petite Sirah and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes sourced from Lodi, Clarksburg and Amador. Juicy black fruit mixed with spices. Good acidity and enough (supple) tannic bite to keep it interesting. A bit expensive for what it is.
A blend of 39% Zin, 38% Petite Sirah and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes sourced from Lodi, Clarksburg and Amador. Juicy black fruit mixed with spices. Good acidity and enough (supple) tannic bite to keep it interesting. A bit expensive for what it is.
Jul 9th, 2017
Deep red in color, lots of tannin but yet has a fruity taste of cherry. This is my 2nd Halloween wine for the season. I love the story on the back: in the dark recesses of the cellar you sense a presence, hear footsteps. Why is it these things only happen when you are alone? In the shadows, a glimpse of muddy boots and old blue jeans...the lurking legacies of hard work and determination left by those who have come before you.
Deep red in color, lots of tannin but yet has a fruity taste of cherry. This is my 2nd Halloween wine for the season. I love the story on the back: in the dark recesses of the cellar you sense a presence, hear footsteps. Why is it these things only happen when you are alone? In the shadows, a glimpse of muddy boots and old blue jeans...the lurking legacies of hard work and determination left by those who have come before you.
Oct 19th, 2015
This was alright but not as bold as I was hoping it would be.
This was alright but not as bold as I was hoping it would be.
Nov 28th, 2014Smooth red that pairs well with or without food. Great with dinner or to finish the day in front of a nice fire. Very cool silkscreened bottle, too.
Smooth red that pairs well with or without food. Great with dinner or to finish the day in front of a nice fire. Very cool silkscreened bottle, too.
Aug 28th, 2022
One of my favorite affordable wines. Smoke, oak, and blackberry. Dry and bold.
One of my favorite affordable wines. Smoke, oak, and blackberry. Dry and bold.
Apr 2nd, 2022
Pleasant, fruit and soft tannins.
Pleasant, fruit and soft tannins.
Oct 19th, 2021
Didn’t like at first, definitely need to let it breathe awhile before drinking.
Didn’t like at first, definitely need to let it breathe awhile before drinking.
Jan 18th, 2021
California, USA
