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I picked this wine up because I was looking for something a little different than the traditional Chianti to have with my Penne and sausage that I was making tonight. I normally shy away from Zinfandels but for some reason I figured I would give this a try. The one I picked up is the 2005 and I noticed that they had the 2006 there as well. I am really interested in trying both of them. |
| $8 From Fresh & Easy |
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- A bit overpowering at first
- Sort of vinegary in the beginning
- Fruit flavors are muddled and hard to pick apart
- I could taste a bit of black cherry and this may sound weird but I detected a slight hint of kiwi on the finish
- After letting the wine breathe for a while I began to pick up some raspberry in the taste
- This is a wine that would really benefit from decanting.
- This wine is like the new guy at the office. He comes in and is very loud and somewhat obnoxious. You are turned off by his bad breath that smells of rotten pepperoni and you are a little upset over the fact that you have to work with him. In time his hygiene may improve to the point that it is bearable and he is slowly becoming less abrasive…but….you still may not want to have him over for dinner.
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This was a review that we did between periods of the 2008 season opener of the Phoenix Coyotes. We thought it would be a good bottle to commemorate the occasion. |
| $10 at Bashas |
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- Hints of mint and and a slight scent of alcohol in the aroma
- Flavors of prunes at first
- Medium to long finish with hints of clove
- Red apple on the tip of the tongue
- Really interesting wine with a great label….but not really what you expected. It is like picking up a video that you have never heard of before but the cover looked interesting. While it may not have been the best movie, you stil enjoyed if because you got it on video and did not spend a fortune seeing it in the theater.
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We’ve reviewed the 2005 vintage of this wine already, and because it was such a great wine for the price we couldn’t pass up the 2006 vintage as well. Once again we were not disappointed as this wine proved to be excellent once again. |
| $8 at Bashas |
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- Sweet strawberry and spice in the aroma
- Tastes of vanilla and rich berries flavors
- Overall very smooth and easy drinking
- Great balance with just the right amount of tannins and sweetness
- This wine is the perennial playoff team… always very competitive… always able to put together a team that goes deep into the playoffs year after year. Pick this wine up, you won’t be disappointed… it’s a winner!!!
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The first time we had this wine was in a wine bar and we really liked it. We looked all over for it in Phoenix and found two places that carried it. Cave Creek Wines and BevMo both carried it but BevMo was a little more expensive. The wine is a blend and it is a special edition that Bogle is known for. |
| $19 from BevMo |
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- The aroma was rich and juicy with scents of ripe fruit, rosemary and the slightest hint of black licorice
- Right out of the bottle it was a little edgy but decanting soften it quite a bit.
- Very nice mouth feel with flavors of oak.
- A very earthy wine with just a subtle taste of fruit
- Hints of pomegranate
- Having this wine for the second time after looking for it for so long must be what it is like to be an Arizona Cardinals fan and tasting the NFC Championship for the first time. It is a thrill beyond belief…..If you find this wine, we really recommend that you pick up a bottle and enjoy it.
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