For the main course Mick prepared Chicken Quesadillas and choose a 2004 “Phantom” by Bogle. The Phantom is a blend of Petite Syrah, Zinfandel and Mourvèdre.
The nose on this wine was excellent with vanilla, cedar, blackberry, cherry and a touch of mushroom. Tasting it on the other hand was a let down, the wine started off nicely as it exploded with huge flavors to start but then it just faded away to nothing, maybe that is where the name Phantom comes in. There was good tannin and acidity but something was missing with this wine as I’m at a loss to explain the lack of mid-palate and finish.
"Ohhh, Sssscary!"The Chicken Quesadillas were very good and the wine was a good but not great pairing with them.
Here is the group rating for the wine –Mick – 90, Mark –85, Kathy – 88, Amy – 90, Overall – 88.25
Mick purchased this wine down in the US for around $17 US so about $28 Canadian after exchange, duty and taxes. The LCBO has no listing for it so here is what the Wine Spectator had to say about the wine –
Bogle Phantom California 2004
Ripe, with vivid pomegranate, wild berry and raspberry-rhubarb flavors that have a spicy floral edge. Ends with a complex aftertaste and firm, integrated tannins. Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2011. 20,000 cases made. –JL
Price - $17, Score – 88
Funny after looking at the group scores and the Wine Spectator’s description and rating on this wine, I seem to be the odd one out as my score was lower and I was not as impressed with this wine as everyone else seems to be. I wasn’t a fan but maybe this is one wine you the reader should try for yourself and see what you think.
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