Wild Hog Vineyard Current Releases June 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 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 New Release - The first vintage of our 2006 Montepuluciano Love Italian varietals? Looking for a great Italian style wine? In California? Look no further!Montepulciano is an Italian varietal. In 2006, only 50 tons of Montepulciano were produced in the entire state of California. We got a little over a ton! The grapes that we purchased are from the Nova's Dunnigan Hills Vineyard. Our Montepulciano has been made in the classic style. An earthy nose of moist forest floor, spice, and olde English roses. Followed by ripe dark fruits—plum, black cherries, almond, a hint of cedar and bitter chocolate. A smoky plum finish. Firm tannins and balanced acidity make this a great food wine. It is suave and sophisticated. We only made 65 cases. Since it is new for us and so rare, we have been drinking this with friends and colleagues to determine when it will be ready for release. Recently the response has been "WOW!!!! Smooth, delicious, BERRIES. When can we get some?" This wine says “Drink me now!” 2006 Saralee’s Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley There are hints of dark fruit, cinnamon, and cloves on the nose. Black raspberry enhances the heady aromas. Smooth, rich, round and creamy, finishing with a good acid balance and smooth tannins.It’s a bit young, and it needs time in the glass to really blossom. Let it breathe for at least half an hour. 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! 782 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. 2004 Estate Bottled Zinfandel True Sonoma Coast We started planting our Zinfandel vineyard in 1982. It is certified organic. 2004 was another great vintage for Zinfandel here at Wild Hog. The field blend of 10% Petite Sirah from our own vineyard adds depth and complexity to this Zinfandel.A warm rich nose of dark fruit greets you and is followed by lush dark cherry and plum. A velvety and smooth mouth feel with a rich creamy finish assures your enjoyment. Let this wine breathe for at least a half hour. 310 cases were produced. $250 per case 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. 2004 JMR Vineyard Talmage Zinfandel Mendocino County Since 1998 this wine has pleased big Zin lovers. Once again it’s a BIG Zin. Blackberries and smoke on the nose. Big, rich, full and smooth, this wine has plum, blueberries, and pomegranate on the palate. It has a long, smooth, creamy finish. Great balance, it is an exciting wine! 456 cases were produced2003 Amber Knolls Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon This is our second vintage of this wine and we are quite pleased with the results. 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, black currant, 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. 220 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 cases2004 Barbera This is our second 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, hints to what this wine will become with some age. Great now with a little breathing. 2004 Orchard View Syrah (Saralee’s Vineyard) Russian River Our 3rd vintage of this wine is very rich. We have added 7% Viognier to the mix to give it more depth. It has a classic Syrah nose of warmth and smoke. It’s bold, creamy and lush with hints of very dark cherry. Lots of body and structure. Finish your glass and you are left saying “MORE”. Good when opened, great with breathing. 278 casesFor 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 |