Bogle Vineyards Phantom Chardonnay
Bogle Vineyards Phantom Chardonnay is a 750mL white wine from Clarksburg, California — the Chardonnay of Phantom, Bogle Family Vineyards' reserve collection (a bogle, in Scots, is a phantom). The listing carries no vintage, and this wine's details move by year: documented ABV runs from 13.5% to 14.5% depending on the vintage, so the bottle's label is the final word on strength. What is constant is the method — barrel fermentation and sur lie ageing in a mix of French and American oak with the lees stirred twice monthly — and the current official tasting signature of baked apple, buttered pastry and caramelised pear. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 13.5–14.5% by vintage (distributor and official sheets, 2023–2024); label is final
- Size: 750mL
- Varietal: Chardonnay-led (100% Chardonnay in 2023 per the producer's info sheet)
- Appellation: Clarksburg, California
- Winemaking: Barrel-fermented, aged sur lie in French and American oak, lees stirred twice monthly (duration and oak split vary by vintage)
- Scores: Wine Enthusiast 90 (2020 vintage), 89 (2021 vintage)
- Producer: Bogle Family Vineyards, Clarksburg, CA — sixth-generation Delta family; Wine Enthusiast American Winery of the Year 2019
The Phantom Reserve, from Clarksburg
Phantom is the Bogles' reserve tier — hand-selected fruit from the family's best vineyards, handled in barrel rather than tank. For the Chardonnay that means Clarksburg fruit, barrel fermentation and months resting on its lees, stirred twice a month to build the creamy, weighty texture the current releases are known for: baked apple and buttered corn pastry, a hint of cream soda, caramelised pear and tropical guava as it opens (official 2024 notes). Find the reserve range on the Bogle Vineyards vendor page or browse the white wine shelf.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Baked apple, buttered pastry and a hint of cream soda, with caramelised pear and guava emerging (official 2024 notes). Palate: Full and weighty, creamy and luxurious, balanced by Clarksburg freshness. Finish: Long and seamless.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled. A barrel-built Chardonnay of this weight suits grilled shellfish and lobster, creamy pastas, roast chicken and soft, creamy cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Phantom Chardonnay? It varies by vintage — documented figures run 13.5% to 14.5%, and the listing carries no vintage, so check the bottle's label for the exact figure.
How is it aged? It is barrel-fermented and aged sur lie in French and American oak with lees stirring twice monthly; the exact duration and oak proportions change by vintage.
What does "Phantom" mean? A bogle is a phantom or specter in Scottish Gaelic — the name of Bogle's reserve collection.
Clarksburg's barrel-fermented reserve white — get Bogle Phantom Chardonnay online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.