Winemaker Notes
Critical Acclaim:
89 Points – Wine Enthusiast
Wonderful dark and ripe fruit flavors fill out this wine beautifully, shaped by a velvety, softly tannic texture and mild acidity. Hints of chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon develop on the palate. From a long-time standard bearer for value, this wine is a no-lose proposition.
88 Points – Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
A delicious North Coast of California red wine blend, the 2015 Bogle Vineyards Essential Red deftly combines Petite Sirah, Old Vine Zinfandel, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon into a succulent ripe fruit wine. The wine’s accent of oak pair it well with grilled hamburgers. (Tasted: October 11, 2017, San Francisco, CA)