http://www.justagrape.com Simple Wine Reviews By Regular Guys Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.justagrape.com/bogle-phantom-california-2006/ http://www.justagrape.com/bogle-phantom-california-2006/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 03:43:12 +0000 Eddie http://www.justagrape.com/?p=650 This wine has been reviewed by us before.  We have been a fan of this wine since we first tried it in a wine bar in Tempe.   We really felt like the 2005 was a lot better but this is still a pretty good wine itself. $19 from Total Wine

• Aromas of cedar with a hint of vanilla.
• Tastes of dark chocolate at the start and finish.
• Flavors of plum and black cherry.
• Mouth feel is a little harsher than past Phantoms.
• This wine is kinda like going to Hawaii and when the plane lands it is raining…sad…but you are still in Hawaii and the longer you are there the warmer is gets.

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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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• Aromas of berries and pepper.
• Light and fresh aroma.
• Higher tannins and not well balanced with strong alcohol taste.
• Would pair well with grilled steak or hearty meal.
• Decanting is highly recommended.
• This wine is young, cocky and a little bit arrogant… but it will grow on you if you let it. It’s like that young rookie that gets drafted into the league every year… there is some promise there, but not nearly as much as he would have you believe… maybe give it a few more years to mature for it to reach it’s full potential.
  

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This wine is a Cabernet from South Australia wine producer Wolf Blass. $19 CAD Purchased from British Columbia Liquor

• Aromas of spices and cherries.
• Decanting is recommended.
• Full bodied and bold with a smooth finish.
• Great with dark chocolate for with desert or a hearty meal at dinner.

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