Bogle Family Vineyards

Essential Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend

8.7685 ratings
8.58 pro ratings
California, USA
Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah
Top Notes For
Jonathan Tharp

Beautiful nose of spice, toast, and dark cherry. Definitely rather sweet, but you can't exactly expect old-world acid and complexity in a budget bottle of bogle. Not bad for the dollar, and I'm sure my non-wine-snob friends would thoroughly enjoy

Beautiful nose of spice, toast, and dark cherry. Definitely rather sweet, but you can't exactly expect old-world acid and complexity in a budget bottle of bogle. Not bad for the dollar, and I'm sure my non-wine-snob friends would thoroughly enjoy

2 people found it helpfulMar 4th, 2015
Matt Sullivan

Fruity nose and well rounded at the beginning, but finishes with hard tanin unbecoming of a blend.

Fruity nose and well rounded at the beginning, but finishes with hard tanin unbecoming of a blend.

1 person found it helpfulJul 14th, 2016
Lorie Perrone

I love old vine blends. This one is reliable, was easy drinking with pizza and by the fire afterwards but not one to rave about. Good price point. Would buy again.

I love old vine blends. This one is reliable, was easy drinking with pizza and by the fire afterwards but not one to rave about. Good price point. Would buy again.

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2015
Stefan Dolhain

Winery situated in the Clarksburg AVA in the inland valleys, but sourcing fruit from different regions, so not sure where this comes from. Old vine blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet sauvignon and Petite Sirah, aged in American oak for 12 months. Ripe dark berry fruit, slightly jammy. Spicy finish with rather rustic tannins and medium length. 2013 vintage.Good value at 14.50 euro.

Winery situated in the Clarksburg AVA in the inland valleys, but sourcing fruit from different regions, so not sure where this comes from. Old vine blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet sauvignon and Petite Sirah, aged in American oak for 12 months. Ripe dark berry fruit, slightly jammy. Spicy finish with rather rustic tannins and medium length. 2013 vintage.Good value at 14.50 euro.

Sep 5th, 2016
Amanda Burrill

Very palatable blend. Bold and sticky but a lighter mouthfeel that allows me to drink... Almost the whole bottle. #oops

Very palatable blend. Bold and sticky but a lighter mouthfeel that allows me to drink... Almost the whole bottle. #oops

Jan 13th, 2016
Zane Fralick

Production Terra D'Oro Winery

8.5

Dry wine throughout but pleasant. Cherry flavored and quick dry finish..medium tannins. Bold front end. Quaffable

Dry wine throughout but pleasant. Cherry flavored and quick dry finish..medium tannins. Bold front end. Quaffable

Jun 30th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.9

They should just put a giant California flag on the front of this wine. It's an opulent blend of zin, syrah, cab. Lush and big, with lots of overripe fruit. Creamy and oak saturated. Punches well above it's price range. I rather have 4 bottles of this than 1 bottle of prisoner.

They should just put a giant California flag on the front of this wine. It's an opulent blend of zin, syrah, cab. Lush and big, with lots of overripe fruit. Creamy and oak saturated. Punches well above it's price range. I rather have 4 bottles of this than 1 bottle of prisoner.

May 22nd, 2015
Jordyne Carmack

Unexpectedly good, a little different. Not too fruity, strong oaks and a dab of chocolate toward the end. Liked it. Needed to air out a minute.

Unexpectedly good, a little different. Not too fruity, strong oaks and a dab of chocolate toward the end. Liked it. Needed to air out a minute.

Dec 21st, 2016
andrew majchrowicz

Good smell, slight oak flavor off the tongue. Nice medium blend, not too strong of tannins. Good fruity flavor (blackberry) with a nice dry finish.

Good smell, slight oak flavor off the tongue. Nice medium blend, not too strong of tannins. Good fruity flavor (blackberry) with a nice dry finish.

Nov 24th, 2016
eagle_eye

Velvety smooth, excellent value.

Velvety smooth, excellent value.

Nov 6th, 2016