Samuel Bogle came to Clarksburg, California from Tennessee in the 1870's when he was 13 years old with his uncle, Captain A.J. Bogle, during the gold rush. They bought a ranch and grew peaches and pears together. Samuel would go on to own two ranches around Clarksburg and farmed them both, but his son Vernon would lose ownership of the original Bogle property during the great depression. Vernon's son Warren, after serving in World War II, would come back to the area and purchase the land that is now the Bogle family's home ranch.
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Initially it was a seed-corn farm, but in 1968 Warren wanted to grow something that he didn't have to replant every year. So he planted 10 acres of Petite Sirah and 10 acres of Chenin Blanc to create the only vineyard in Clarksburg. In 1978 it would be husband and wife Chris (Warren's son) and Tammy Bogle who decided that, rather than selling grapes to wineries, they'd actually make the wine too. The Bogle Winery was born!
Today it's the children of Chris and Tammy who run the business: Warren (named after his grandfather), Jody and Ryan. They are now one the largest wine producers in the United States, and they are strongly dedicated to SUSTAINABLE VITICULTURE. They are also determined to produce the best $8-$10 bottles of wine that you can find.
I personally love their Petite Sirah. It's a great find for the price. And that Phantom Red Blend is mwwwwaaah!
Joey from Luke's tastes the Bogle Petite Sirah 2017
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