Variety: Petite Sirah
Country/Region: California
Year/Price: 2021, $11
Critique Review: This wine is rich, concentrated with aromas of blackberry, cumin, dried herbs and florals. The palate offers black cherry, peach, clove and white grapefruit intertwined with mineral, earth and a dry finish. Pair with your favorite burger. — Tonya Pitts (91pt, wine enthusiast)
Reference Flavors: Blackberry, Black Cherry, Plum, Salty Caramel, Oak, Spice
My Review:
This Bogle Petite Sirah pours a dark, inky purple. On the nose, there’s a strong blackberry aroma with a noticeable hit of alcohol.
At first sip, there’s a touch of sweetness, followed by a tart blackberry kick in the back of the throat. There’s also a hint of salty caramel that lingers on the tongue. The finish is bold and sticks around, but the texture feels a bit thin as you swallow. It’s not super complex—or maybe I’m just missing something—but it’s still easy to drink.
I paired this with a smashburger-style cheeseburger and seasoned fries, and it worked out pretty well. The wine’s tartness cut through the richness of the burger, while the caramel notes matched up with the crispy, salty fries. It’s not the most layered wine, but for a casual meal, it got the job done—not sure why this was a 92 pint wine, but it's still a steal for the price!
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