Bogle Vineyards Petite Sirah
Bogle Vineyards Petite Sirah is the heritage grape that started the winery — a 750mL California red at 14.5% ABV, made entirely from the first red varietal the Bogle family ever planted in Clarksburg back in 1968. Inky, plush, and built for barbecue, you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 14.5%
- Size: 750mL
- Grapes: 100% Petite Sirah — the family's original planting, 1968
- Aging: American oak aging
- Appellation: California
- Winery: Bogle Vineyards — family-owned and operated since 1968, Clarksburg, CA
The Grape That Built Bogle
Before Bogle was a household name, it was a Petite Sirah vineyard. The family planted the varietal in 1968 — over fifty years of farming the same dark, concentrated grape — and this bottle is the direct descendant of that decision. Petite Sirah is famously inky and structured, and Bogle's oak program rounds it into something plush rather than punishing. Fans of dark red wine keep this in the rotation alongside the winery's Merlot; the broader petite sirah shelf shows how few producers farm it with this much history, and the full Bogle Vineyards lineup makes a strong case for the price.
Tasting Notes
Deep purple in the glass. Official tasting notes cite aromas of berry cobbler, vanilla wafer, and anise, with plush blue fruits, boysenberry, black plum, and nutmeg on the palate. Ripe, textured tannins are softened by the oak — cocoa and mocha notes carry through to a long, velvety close.
How to Enjoy
Decant for 30 minutes and serve at cellar temperature. This is a food wine built for smoke and char — braised short ribs with blackberry barbecue sauce, smoked lamb shoulder with rosemary, or a hunk of smoked gouda. It also stands alone after dinner with dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Petite Sirah taste like?
Dark, inky, and jammy — blue and black fruits, cocoa, warm spice — with bigger tannins than most reds at this price.
Is Bogle Petite Sirah 100% Petite Sirah?
Yes — it is Bogle's heritage varietal bottling, made from their own long-farmed plantings.
How long is Bogle Petite Sirah aged in oak?
It ages in American oak; the official fact sheets specify the program. The winery publishes current-vintage details on boglewinery.com.
Is Bogle Vineyards family owned?
Yes — family-owned and operated since 1968 in Clarksburg, California.
At under eleven dollars, this is the bottle that converts skeptics to Petite Sirah — grab the Bogle Vineyards Petite Sirah online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, before your next cookout.