The Data

Country   USA

Appellation   California

Varietal   Pinot Noir

Retail Price   $12

ABV   13.5%

Score   4 Stars/90 points

In the Glass

Brilliant, medium ruby color.

The nose is moderately intense offering scents of violet, red cherry, and strawberry with supporting notes of cigar box, mineral, and oak.

The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of sour cherry, earth. The finish is is long with supple tannins.

Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture.

Cool Factor

The world needs Tuesday night wines – the kind of wines that need no occasion but still delivers bright flavors at a bargain price.

Value Grade

Have you recently tried to get a tasty and complex Pinot for $12 ($10 in many places)? If so, your search was likely less than fruitful. The Bogle Pinot won't let you down.

Analysis

Chances are that your local grocery has the Bogle Pinot Noir on the shelf. Wine snobs frequently use the term "supermarket wines" in a derisive tone but we all have found ourselves looking for wine at the grocery. When there we want reliable wines offered at a fair price. Bogle makes very tasty wines sold at consumer friendly prices; a fine achievement in our book. This very charming and tasty Pinot is crafted from fruit sourced from Russian River Valley, Monterey, and the Clarksburg Delta. The result is in the glass. 90 points.

How to Enjoy

This lovely Pinot needs nothing more than a glass but it's great with sautéed mushrooms, braised beef, and roasted acorn squash.