Bogle Old Vine Zin

2005
Bogle Vineyards
Old Vine Zinfandel

Will drink again.

Made to be with water,
remaining stagnant too long.
Pulling from home port,
following a song.

Out onto unchartered waters, losing the way,
no captain, compass broken.
She entrusts the sea,
feeling more at home with each wave's sway.

Gliding along the water's glass surface,
her reflection appeared more beautiful than it was.
The sea presented full of life and a welcome warmth carrying her well.
But now the waters appear to have darkened, her reflection no longer there,
the sea seems colder, brewing a tempest swell.

She feels it's letting her go, almost pushing her back to home port in it's confusion.
Should she forge ahead, or let it be?
With the impending storm feeling unsurmountable, unsteadily, regretfully, the ship begins her retreat from the sea.

Damned if she do, damned if she don't, either way seems a sin.
New destination: Clarkesburg, California.
Sommelier, bring me Bogle Old Vine Zin.


I personally have (so far) found, you can't go wrong with an old vine Zin.
Berry, vanilla and spice are all in nice balance in the Bogle 2005. The finish lasts a bit. It was enjoyed with nothing other than sunshine and a warm early evening breeze on the patio, and mixed with lots of reflection.

7.75 out of 10
14.5% alc. by vol.
$11.99
http://www.boglewinery.com/ (I enjoyed the website, nice wine tasting room)