owned and operated by the Perrin family since 1909

The lower ABV and fruit-forward profile make this a natural mixer

Frog's Leap Zinfandel is lighter in body with brighter acidity

Taste: The entry is a burst of juicy cherry — sweet but not cloying — that fills the palate quickly

Both sit in the entry-level blended Scotch category

Bogle Phantom Red blended-whisky owned and operated by theBogle Phantom Red is a bold California red blend bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a 750ml format, built on equal parts Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. It earned 90 points and an Editor's Choice designation from Wine Enthusiast, placing it among the most recognized values in the California red blend category. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: California, USA Red Blend Producer: Bogle Vineyards Production & Heritage Bogle Vineyards farms in the Sacramento River