Long known for its delicious Petite Sirahs, you can’t go wrong with this brand when you’re looking for value-priced big reds. A producer of this variety for 31 years, Bogle considers it their “heritage” wine. It’s dark and offers jammy flavors with notes of blackberries, currants, leather, and spice, with nuances of toasty oak. Medium tannins make it easy to drink early unlike most others of this variety. Do pair it with flavorful foods like leg of lamb, pork roast, or grilled tri-tip steak. Available at Trader Joe’s for only $9.99.
This article appears in Jan 14-21, 2010.
