A new addition to the Juggernaut line of wines from Bogle Family Vineyards, we review the widely available Juggernaut Red Blend Review.
A red blend of 52% Petite Sirah, 31% Teroldego and 17% Malbec from California. The wine spends 18 months in French and American oak barrels.
Sample submitted for review. The Juggernaut Red Blend has an SRP of $20 but is available widely for as low as $16.
We’ve been fans of the various Juggernaut Wines from Bogle Family Vineyards, including the Juggernaut Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, the Juggernaut Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, the Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon and the Juggernaut Russian River Pinot Noir. Let’s check this new red blend entry out and see if it can uphold the same pleasing standard.
From the winery:
About the Bear: Bold, untamed, and deeply expressive… For Juggernaut’s latest release, only the mighty Grizzly Bear—a symbol of raw power and wild beauty—could embody a wine this commanding. Like the bear, this California Red Blend stands with quiet strength and undeniable presence.
Juggernaut 2023 RED BLEND
VARIETAL: 52% Petite Sirah | 31% Teroldego | 17% Malbec
VINTAGE 2023
APPELLATION California
BARREL PROGRAM Aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels
pH: 3.73
TA .57g/100 mLFROM THE WINEMAKER: This captivating blend reveals a beautifully deep, dark hue in the glass. Aromas of luscious boysenberry, ripe plum, and vibrant red currant rise to meet you, accented by notes of anise, tobacco leaf, and a touch of warm sweetness. Careful aging in a selection of French and American oak barrels imparts inviting hints of vanilla and waffle cone that frame the wine’s generous fruit.
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The palate is plush and approachable, offering richness supported by a sturdy structure that brings balance and depth. Each sip culminates in a lingering finish with the decadent essence of dark chocolate–covered blueberries.
14.5% Alcohol
The 2023 Juggernaut Red Blend opens with aromas of ripe, dark berry fruit, plus tons of baking spice and vanilla. This is good but it has a lot of oak influence.
Taking a sip reveals much of the same in the mouth. This is ripe, rich and toasty. It’s also smooth and a bit sweet. Honestly, it’s a bit over-the-top but it fits the mass market red blend category well and it will surely have lots of mass appeal.
It ends mostly dry on the ripe, long finish and was similar on day 2.
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Review Summary
Juggernaut Red Blend Review - Ripe, Rich and Toasty • Reverse Wine Snob
A new addition to the Juggernaut line of wines from Bogle Family Vineyards, we review the widely available Juggernaut Red Blend Review.
7.3
Pros
- 89-90 points
- Lots of mass appeal
- Widely available
Cons
- A bit sweet and over-the-top
