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Bogle Family Vineyards Essential Red
Bogle Family Vineyards · California · United States
$9.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Apothic Brew Red Blend, is $13.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A bold, plush California red blend: blackberry jam, blueberry, dark cherry, vanilla, mocha, pepper and baking spice.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like ripe, smooth reds such as California Petite Sirah blends, jammy Zinfandel, Syrah, or soft Cabernet-based blends.
Why buy it
It delivers a big, dark-fruited style with familiar oak spice at a weeknight-friendly price.
Best for
Barbecue, burgers, saucy chicken, richer pasta dishes and casual gatherings.
Style
Full-bodied, fruit-forward, oaked, plush and approachable.
Drinks like
California red blend, Petite Sirah blend, jammy Zinfandel blend, New World Syrah blend
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but flavorful enough for shoppers who like bold California reds.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
barbecue ribs · seared duck breast · rich pasta with truffle oil and parmesan · bbq chicken thighs · blue cheese burger
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes to soften the oak and tannin; Wine Enthusiast specifically recommends decanting the 2022 review vintage.
- Glassware:
- Large red wine glass or universal glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now; made for current enjoyment rather than long cellaring
- After opening:
- Best within 3-4 days if recorked and kept cool
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Bogle Essential Red is a plush, full-bodied California red blend with blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry fruit framed by mocha, vanilla, pepper and American oak spice. It is an easygoing choice for barbecue, burgers, richer poultry and cozy weeknight dinners.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Red Blend
- Grapes
- Varies by release; 2022 winery fact sheet: 57% Petite Sirah, Varies by release; 2022 winery fact sheet: 21% Teroldego, Varies by release; 2022 winery fact sheet: 12% Zinfandel, Varies by release; 2022 winery fact sheet: 10% Syrah
- Producer
- Bogle Family Vineyards
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- California; the blend is crafted each year around the grapes that perform best in the vintage.
- Vessel:
- American oak
About the winery · Bogle Family Vineyards ›
Bogle Family Vineyards is based in Clarksburg, California and works with estate vineyards and long-term grower partners across California. The winery notes that its estate vineyards are in Clarksburg, Lodi and the Sierra Foothills, complemented by certified-sustainable grower fruit. Bogle emphasizes separately vinifying vineyard blocks to preserve character and manage quality. The family also highlights sustainability in its vineyards, winery and packaging choices.
Critic reviews
92/100Wine Enthusiast
“Ripe, robust boysenberry, intermingling with pomegranate, black licorice, dried herbs and notes of spiced vanilla cream.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bogle Family Vineyards Essential Red dry or sweet?
- Bogle Family Vineyards Essential Red is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
- What does Bogle Family Vineyards Essential Red taste like?
- A bold, plush California red blend: blackberry jam, blueberry, dark cherry, vanilla, mocha, pepper and baking spice.
- What food pairs with Bogle Family Vineyards Essential Red?
- It pairs well with barbecue ribs, seared duck breast, rich pasta with truffle oil and parmesan, BBQ chicken thighs and blue cheese burger.
- How should I serve Bogle Family Vineyards Essential Red?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes to soften the oak and tannin; Wine Enthusiast specifically recommends decanting the 2022 review vintage. Glass: Large red wine glass or universal glass.
- Is Bogle Family Vineyards Essential Red a good value?
- At $9.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Bogle Family Vineyards Essential Red?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.