Bogle Vineyards
Phantom California Red Blend
Although the Bogle family has been farming since the 1800's, it wasn't until 1968 that the father and son team of Warren and Chris Bogle planted their first 20 acres of wine grapes in Clarksburg, CA. A blend of 39% Zinfandel, 38% Petite Sirah and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, ripe berry and spice aromas. On the palate dark berry flavors with pepper, oak and spice. Good balance, fine chalky tannins on medium finish ending with oaky notes.
Although the Bogle family has been farming since the 1800's, it wasn't until 1968 that the father and son team of Warren and Chris Bogle planted their first 20 acres of wine grapes in Clarksburg, CA. A blend of 39% Zinfandel, 38% Petite Sirah and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, ripe berry and spice aromas. On the palate dark berry flavors with pepper, oak and spice. Good balance, fine chalky tannins on medium finish ending with oaky notes.
Jun 28th, 2017The annual Zin-dominant red, always a decent food wine, though overpriced and overhyped (e.g. why limit the bottles one can purchase at the tasting room if there are any number of bottles available at grocery stores?!) Still above average.
The annual Zin-dominant red, always a decent food wine, though overpriced and overhyped (e.g. why limit the bottles one can purchase at the tasting room if there are any number of bottles available at grocery stores?!) Still above average.
May 28th, 2016Haven’t had the ‘13 in a little over a year. It’s still great but has peaked and is on the decline. Starting to lose its fruit. Drink now if you have. See my prior ‘13 tasting notes.
Haven’t had the ‘13 in a little over a year. It’s still great but has peaked and is on the decline. Starting to lose its fruit. Drink now if you have. See my prior ‘13 tasting notes.
Feb 23rd, 2018Really fragrant nose, floral, spicy with cloves and cardamom. A little dry out of the bottle and slightly overpowering spice and oak but after an hour this is really good, smooth and integrated but the Zinfandel is ruling the blend without being too sweet.
Really fragrant nose, floral, spicy with cloves and cardamom. A little dry out of the bottle and slightly overpowering spice and oak but after an hour this is really good, smooth and integrated but the Zinfandel is ruling the blend without being too sweet.
May 29th, 2017Bold and deep with a superbly long finish. A strong red blend that naturally coupled with our grilled lamb dinner. Delicious.
Bold and deep with a superbly long finish. A strong red blend that naturally coupled with our grilled lamb dinner. Delicious.
Mar 1st, 2017I don't care what anyone says. This is the best juice around. I'm leaving .3 for rating because I don't believe in true perfection, but this is close.
I don't care what anyone says. This is the best juice around. I'm leaving .3 for rating because I don't believe in true perfection, but this is close.
Feb 27th, 2017Easy to drink, not too fruity or dry, perfect blend
Easy to drink, not too fruity or dry, perfect blend
Feb 15th, 2017