Wild Hog Vineyard Current Releases
2007 Estate Pinot Noir True Sonoma Coast From our own organic vineyard. This vintage is a bigger, more fruit driven wine than the 2006. Smooth,round mouth feel. Fruit, fruit, fruit. It's bright and big. Delicious and big. A great vintage.358 cases were produced 2008 Saralee’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 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. We have chosen six different clones from this vineyard to produce this wine.It is a smooth and creamy wine with dark cherry flavors and a round mouth feel. Big fruit and berries. There is a round lingering finish. 638 cases were produced 2008 Estate Bottled Zinfandel From our own organically farmed vineyard, five miles from the ocean in the hills above Fort Ross. The vineyard is 90% Zinfandel and 10% Petite Sirah and the grapes are picked and fermented together.Lush fruit on the nose. Full bodied with inky ruby flavors. Spices and briery elements and a long round finish . 302 cases were produced 2007 Orchard View Syrah Saralee's Vineyard Russian River Valley This is a big Syrah. Good fruit, but it's the body that makes me love this wine. BIG, full, round. Great tannins and structure. Not for everyone, but it floats my boat.96 cases were produced 2007 Cache Creek Petite Sirah Lake County Dark fruit and violets on the nose. Black berries, round feel and good tannins. It is big, firm and supple. And pretty smooth to boot. This is the last vintage of this wine.270 cases were produced 2007 Montepulciano Nova Vineyard Yolo County This is one of our "fun lots". An unusual wine and small volume. Montepulciano is a grape variety, not just a place. It has a lovely nose, with a touch of exotic fruit on it. Definitely an Italian grape, you get those tannins mixed with an enjoyable fruit in the mouth. Lingering finish.162 cases were produced 2008 Sangiovese Nova Vineyard Yolo County Another "fun lot". This wine is not your usual Sangiovese. It has a big exotic, floral and spicy nose. The floral flavor travels to the mouth. It is spicy, with gentle tannins. Also a very Italian style wine (except for the nose). Let it breathe for a bit.112 cases were produced 2005 Saralee's Vineyard Dolcetto Russian River Valley A light hit of fruit in the nose, leads to a dark round pleasing palate. Hints of blackberry and dark plums. A soft finish will linger on the palate.22 cases were produced 2007 Porter Bass Zinfandel This wine has a rich, deep, dark, peppery nose. Black cherry, firm tannins, and a round warm mouth feel.Cedar, sage and an earthy loamy quality. Good structure and acid. Let this one breathe for a while. 165 cases were produced 2006 Nova Zinfandel Lake County This certified organic vineyard continues to give us wonderful grapes to work with. This is our seventh vintage of this wine. The nose is warm and friendly. The wine is creamy, lush, and expansive. Hints of plum, strawberry, green apples, and dark cherry. This is a big, smooth, fruit-driven zinfandel that will please most zin lovers.278 cases were produced 2006 Estate Bottled Syrah From our own organic vineyard, five miles from the ocean in the hills above Fort Ross. This wine is great right out of the bottle.It has lovely nose with hints of dark fruit. Deep cherry tones. Smooth, rich and full-bodied, this wine has gentle but firm tannins, and a long lingering finish. 23 cases were produced 2007 Carolyn's Vineyard Syrah True Sonoma Coast From the true Sonoma Coast, this wine was a surprise and a treat. Our friend and neighbor, Carolyn, offered this fruit to us after she fulfilled her contract. It made a delightful wine. It has a lovely spicy nose, with hints of cedar and violet. Smooth mouth feel and great finish. Not a big wine - only 13.5 alcohol - but complex and dusky.121 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 were produced 2007 Carignane Dry Creek Valley A warm and friendly nose. This wine is smooth, rich, and full. Bigger than the 2006 vintage, it has concentrated dark fruit, and is a pleasure to drink. There is a gentle lingering finish.292 cases were produced 2006 Table Mountain Vista This vineyard—organically farmed, low yield, and well cared for—was planted for us in the mid 90s. The vineyard, a blend of approximately 80% Cabernet, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petite Verdot making up the other 20%.It opens with a dark rich bouquet. Big, ripe, round flavors. A bit of spice. New leather and dusty chocolate. Long smooth finish. This is more in the California Cabernet style than past vintages. 206 cases were produced 2006 Barbera Mendocino County Black raspberries on the nose. Solid tannins blend in with the berries and rhubarb in this round, warm, and spicy wine.102 cases were 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 |