Wild Hog Vineyard Current Releases December 2008 2006 Estate Bottled Pinot Noir True Sonoma Coast This wine is a bit different from our last couple of vintages. First of all, it’s only 14% alcohol. This seems to allow different flavors to emerge.Vivacious and lively. It’s got a bright cherry nose with a hint of vanilla. Full-flavored, round in the mouth with blood orange and strawberry. A crisp, slightly dusty lingering finish. Daniel the winemaker says "This wine has made me fall in love with Pinots again." 436 cases were produced 2007 Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley The 07 is another spicy, fruity, and floral wine. It is much like past vintages. As always it will smooth out over the next year, but drinks well at the end of 2008. Beautiful nose, firm but smooth tannins, a good acid balance, it will please you. Big fruit, and berries, in the mouth.The site for these grapes is unique—cool climate, rich fertile Russian River Valley soil, and rolling hills set against a background of stately ancient oaks. The quality that we get each year is consistent. Floral, fruity and spicy —everything you want in a Pinot Noir, and then some! 624 cases were produced 2005 Estate Bottled Zinfandel True Sonoma Coast This zin has about 10% petite sirah (from our own vineyard) blended in to make it a big, full well balanced wine. As always the fruit is certified organic (C.C.O.F.) These grapes are grown on a ridge five miles from the ocean in the hills above Fort Ross. Our weather extremes always make this wine complex and fruit-driven.You will find blackberries and plums, in the mouth. It has great structure, round mouth feel, and smooth finish. 287 cases were produced 2005 Porter Bass Zinfandel Russian River Valley This is the 16th vintage of the Porter Bass Zinfandel, and once again it’s a winner.The nose shows deep, dark, rich fruit. In the mouth you get complex dark cherry flavors, pepper, gentle—but firm—tannins and a creamy finish. This wine coats your mouth and is a joy to drink. As always, to get the most out of this wine, let it breathe for a half hour or so. 268 cases were produced. 2005 Nova Zinfandel Lake County Our first vintage of this wine was in 2002. It was a pleasure to drink. Since then, Jim Smith, the vineyard manager, has worked with us to grow the best possible grapes. He has done it again for 2005.This wine “melts in your mouth.” There is a lushness in the nose that leads to big, round, concentrated fruit. Gentle tannins—rich and friendly—with an easy finish. 302 cases were produced. 2005 JMR Vineyard Talmage Zinfandel Mendocino County Since 1998 this wine has pleased big Zin lovers.Blackberrys and cherries, with a little vanilla on the nose. Rich, full and smooth, this wine has deep dark flavors and a long, smooth, creamy finish. Great balance, it is an enjoyable, and delicious wine! 312 cases were produced. 2005 Orchard View Syrah Russian River Valley Planted at our request, this is our fourth release of Syrah from Saralee's Vineyard. Located in the Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, this vineyard is set up to take advantage of the best in modern viticultural techniques.Hints of warm fruit and vanilla in the nose. It has a strong backbone, with dusty, bittersweet chocalate flavors. Bright cherry fruit mid palate. In 2005, we added 8% Viognier. This wine will develop over the next several years. 112 cases were produced. 2005 Cache Creek Petite Sirah This is our first vintage of this wine. We have been waiting for this wine to open up. It did. WOW! I love it.It's a big wine without being a "fruit bomb". The color is very dark. It is a full wine with a thick blackberry mouth feel. With fresh black currents and gentle easy tannins, the flavors fill your mouth and continue to bloom there. As you finish your glass, the wine has a fresh, woodsy smell and a hint of what you get when the fog leaves. Smooth and Complex. Basically, a "savory" type wine. 14.5% alcohol. Please let this wine breathe. 292 cases were produced 2005 Nova Vineyard Petite Sirah Dunnigan Hills This is the second vintage of the Nova Vineyard Petite Sirah. The vineyard is located in the Dunnigan Hills appellation of Yolo County.It has an inky color and a delightful, warm friendly nose with hints of vanilla. Full bodied and round, with ripe flavors. Deep dark fruit—bing cherry and blackberry, chocolate and a hint of smoke. Smooth with gentile tannins, this is a Petite Sirah to drink now and enjoy. Big, bold, and wonderfully balanced. Delicious! This wine is young and must breathe for a bit. 120 cases produced 2006 Siani Farms Carignane This vintage, our tenth, is lighter and more delicate than the '04 and '05.It is creamy and rich with deep dark cherry fruit. Smooth, full and bright. A lingering finish and a hint of smoke end your glass of this wine. It is always a pleasant surprise how much this vineyard can vary from year to year and still always be a joy to drink. A delightful year for Carignane. 320 cases 2004 Amber Knolls Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon Red Hills This is our third vintage of this wine. This new venture of Andy Beckstoffer—in Lake County—was selected for its similarity to the best Cabernet growing sites in Napa Valley. At 2000 feet of elevation with volcanic soil heavily laden with obsidian, it is an exceptional site. Predominately Cabernet Sauvignon, the addition of small amounts of Cab Franc and Malbec give this wine added depth and character.Black cherry, leather, and earth dominate this dark flavored Cab. Light oak on the nose, dark chocolate, dusty and bittersweet. For drinking now, decant this wine for an hour or more. Balanced, well structured with acidity and tannins to insure that—with proper cellaring—this wine will continue to improve for five to eight years. 280 cases were produced. 2003 Table Mountain Vista True Sonoma Coast This is our second vintage from this small organically grown vineyard. These grapes were planted for us, to our specifications. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petite Verdot, this is the classic Bordeaux blend.It is bold, rich, creamy and smooth. There are briary, dark fruit flavors, with a long gentle finish. 120 cases 2005 Barbera Mendocino County This is our third vintage of this wine from JMR Talmage Vineyard. The vineyard is in Mendocino County, a little south and east of Ukiah. It is an old vineyard up on the bench.Notes of ripe dark fruit on the nose, with a hint of earth. The palate is greeted with a combination of dark fruits including blackberry, dark plum, olallie berries and sour cherry. Bright acidity and ripe fruit hint to what this wine will become with some age. Great now with a little breathing. 98 cases were produced. 2005 Saralee's Vineyard Dolcetto We are excited to announce the release of the 2005 Dolcetto from Saralee’s Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Over the years, this wine has been a favorite. We don’t make this wine every year, but when we do it’s a joy to drink.A fruity bouquet. Deep dark ripe cherry flavors. Hints of pomegranate and a bit of spice. This is a unique wine and fun to drink! For full flavor, let it breathe for at least half an hour. One barrel (23 cases) was produced. For pricing and ordering information, please contact: Daniel or Marion Schoenfelde-mail: info@wildhogvineyard.com Wild Hog Vineyard P.O. Box 189 Cazadero, CA 95421 (707) 847-3687 |