Bogle Family Vineyards
Phantom Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend
California, USA
Trying to play catch up on my stash of Phantom. 05 was showing its age when I opened it last year. I opened the 06 a few weeks ago and again to no fault of the vineyard, winemaker etc, it was a bust. But this 07...:😋👏🍷 oh how good you are. Body was starting to lighten up but the fruit was still there. Jammy with some burnt bbq ends, a touch of black pepper, smoke. Eloquent down to the last drop 😋 this has been a fun experiment and now I feel comfortable with the rest of the vertical sitting in the cellar.
Trying to play catch up on my stash of Phantom. 05 was showing its age when I opened it last year. I opened the 06 a few weeks ago and again to no fault of the vineyard, winemaker etc, it was a bust. But this 07...:😋👏🍷 oh how good you are. Body was starting to lighten up but the fruit was still there. Jammy with some burnt bbq ends, a touch of black pepper, smoke. Eloquent down to the last drop 😋 this has been a fun experiment and now I feel comfortable with the rest of the vertical sitting in the cellar.
Jun 13th, 2016
2007 vintage - strong and fruity but smooth and easy to drink.
2007 vintage - strong and fruity but smooth and easy to drink.
Sep 27th, 2015Smooth and well balanced. Long flavor with hints of butter.
Smooth and well balanced. Long flavor with hints of butter.
Feb 23rd, 2013
