Bogle, Old Vine Zinfandel, California

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Red · Zinfandel
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LWIN 1831342
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
84 /100
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21
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Taster #6860 · May 2, 2014
89/100
This one got lost amidst some 2007's, drank very well for its age.
2003 vintage
Taster #3448 · Jan 6, 2012
88/100
Berries. Black cherry. Chocolate. Licorice. Vanilla. Tannins are silky smooth. Drink now. Decant 30 minutes. Delicious.
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Taster #7662 · Apr 11, 2011
83/100
Still in fine shape. nose of berries and chocholate with more berrys and licorice on the tongue.
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Taster #2659 · Nov 21, 2010
79/100
Starting to brick. Nose and palate of raisin. Disjointed at best.
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Taster #3874 · Jul 6, 2008
82/100
See previous notes.
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Taster #3874 · Apr 1, 2008
81/100
Really lacking in fruit, lots of tannin, oak, but very little else. Not flawed, as far as I can tell, just not well balanced.
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Taster #7347 · Jan 23, 2008
83/100
barely OK.....had hints of Zin qualities but just had odd taste
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Taster #0549 · Jun 29, 2007
89/100
Simply delicious! - It was medium purple, showing traces of amber along the rim, it was very fruit forward, with notes of cherry, plum and spice on the notes, it was smooth and sweet on the palate with a medium finish (89 Points).
2003 vintage
Taster #1717 · Jun 5, 2007
83/100
Fairly dark color - garnet? w/ very light meniscus. Initially thick/rich mouthfeel with a thin mid-palate finish. Nose of black cherries and currants with some florals. Nothing huge. Taste is not bold or big on fruit like you might expect from an Old Vine Zin. Somewhat acidic and not very sweet (high alcohol?). You might not even guess it was a Zin. I'm a bit surprised by this bottle because I think Bogle's Petite Syrah was very enjoyable and deep, …
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Taster #6626 · Apr 3, 2007
70/100
Past its prime. Already has hints of burnt caramel, unpleasant raisin taste.
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Taster #2781 · Jan 6, 2007
86/100
A nice typical Zin; Good value for the price, though not outstanding. I tend to prefer a darker inkier Zin with more character.
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Taster #6763 · Jul 13, 2006
good
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Taster #9447 · Jun 16, 2006
90/100
As good as it gets in an inexpensive Zin
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Taster #2860 · Apr 11, 2006
80/100
Just wanted an everyday bottle of zin to enjoy, good choice! Easy to drink, goes well with hearty soup or pasta. It has been cold and wet here in Norcal, so ALL my reds seem to be helping keep the chill out!
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Taster #3614 · Apr 2, 2006
85/100
Opened up after about 1/2 hour or so. Rich, with flavors of dark berries and leather.
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Taster #3707 · Mar 26, 2006
Not excited. Yes it is cheap but tasted like Nyquil!
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Taster #2154 · Mar 18, 2006
70/100
Suitable for cooking
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Taster #2154 · Mar 14, 2006
OK -- need to retry to judge
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Taster #7121 · Feb 11, 2006
87/100
Mid Feb 2006: black red color; cherry and vanilla; medicinal bitterness on the palate; after 2 days the bitterness mellowed a bit.
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Taster #7684 · Jan 20, 2006
89/100
Subtle oak and tobacco, tasty blueberry. Great with chocolate.
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Taster #2860 · Jan 15, 2006
84/100
Very easy to drink Zin. Does have a lot to offer, but not as much as some Amador and El Dorado Zins. The old vine makes for a very rich and smooth wine, great full fruit flavors of blackberry, cherry and leather. No lingering aftertaste.
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Taster #0456 · Jan 3, 2006
88/100
good value for the money, fruity, medium to full bodied (pretty light for an Old Vine) but certainly a good drinking wine
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Taster #6440 · Jan 2, 2006
86/100
Deep, berries, and mellow
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Taster #3016 · Dec 27, 2005
Fruit forward and smooth, not much finish nor as bold of a zin as I like or am used to. Can't be too upset w/ a price like that, but I think I prefer to drink my other zins regardless of price (grgich for one). I will still stick with my Bogle Petite Sirah though, that's a great wine value.
2003 vintage
Taster #5090 · Nov 29, 2005
86/100
Very fruit forward wine. Actually a very good value for the price.
2003 vintage