Completely enthused by Essential red, I also bought a bottle of Bogle "Phantom" for $19.00. It is also a blend founded upon Old Vines Zin and Syrah but it substitutes Mourvedre for the Cabernet found in Essential. I liked it when I first poured it, and then I got distracted cooking something and about 20 minutes later it was REALLY good. More peppery/spicy and maybe cedary [if that is a valid wine term] than Essential, I loved this bottle also. The Bogle web site says it has flavors of Boysenberry and although I couldn't have determined this on my own, I agree whole heartedly.
My first two Bogle purchases have made me a great fan of this vineyard. I am confident you will be as well.
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I agree on both counts. Bogle seems to have a knack for blends.
I agree Bogle makes some fine blends.
I love the Phantom as it is full bodied but smooth as can be. I call the essential red the baby Phantom. I get the essential red when I can't find the Phantom (which is only released once a year) or just when I want to pop open a bottle during the week I will reach for the essential red. Great value for the essential red. You need to get both for your wine collection.
Jim
Jim, thanks for the comment! I agree completely and I have both in my wine racks now...
ML
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