Phantom means ghost or illusion, and has the same meaning as bogle (Scottish for ghost or phantom).
Phantom, a premium series from Bogle Vineyards, is a small-batch, handcrafted wine made by the winemaker in charge of everything from grape growing to final blending.
A wine so delicious it will stay in your memory for a long time. Phantom Chardonnay is full of rich layers.
Green apple and pear evolve into flavors of freshly baked spicy apple pie, while barrel fermentation gives the wine a creamy, luscious mouthfeel.
This vintage's Phantom Chardonnay was aged sur lie in American and French oak barrels for 16 months, giving it a golden color and ethereal aromas of ripe pear, vanilla and hazelnut.
On the palate, hints of baked apple, creamy butterscotch and spice are balanced by cooling acidity and refined texture.
The finish is long and layered, threatening the senses with well-integrated oak notes.
Aging: 58% new American oak barrels, 42% new French oak barrels.
After manual batonnage (stirring of the lees) twice a month, the wine is aged on the lees for 16 months.
Bogle, a company known throughout the United States, has been farming in Clarksburg, California, near Sacramento, for six generations.
It has been more than 50 years since the third generation first planted Chenin Blanc and Petite Sirah here as wine grapes.
The family's hard work, honesty and dedication have been passed down to the sixth generation, and the winery has grown into one of America's leading wineries.
No matter how big they get, their passion for wine growing and the quality of their wines remain the same, with the whole family working together to produce great wines.
The fact that they have many fans in Japan who say that no matter which variety they drink, it's always delicious is proof that they continue to uphold the will of their predecessors.
And now, their new job is to "continue to protect the land and the environment so that the next six generations can continue to live in the same place.
" and supports the transition to sustainable agriculture not only in our own fields but also in our contracted fields throughout California.