Wild Hog Zin JMR Vineyard Talmage 2004

$19.99

Purchase Wild Hog Zin JMR Vineyard Talmage 2004

"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 produced " - Winery Notes

Cheese Pairings: Blue Cheeses, Feta, Stilton

Food Pairings: Barbecued Chicken or Pork, Rack of Lamb

Purchase Wild Hog Zin JMR Vineyard Talmage 2004

Vintage: 2004

Region: Mendocino County, California

Organic: organic

Lifespan: Drink through 2012

Grape: Zinfandel

Other products in the category California / Zinfandel:

Candor Zinfandel Lot 2 -- "Great Zinfandel grapes grow in pockets all over the state, and the Hope family have done their homework. This wine benefits from a combination of hardy, gnarly old vines, some of them over 50 years old, and exuberant new ones, all meticulously farmed. . . .

JR Wine George's Vineyard Zinfandel 2004 -- "The fruit was more robust than the '03 with nicer ripening and much greater color. 2004 was a very warm and ripe vintage. The heat came on and never let off. This produced very ripe flavored wines with bigger alcohol and body." -Winemaker's Notes . . .

Kunde Family Estate Zinfandel 2005 -- "The experts call it being 'varietally correct.' All we know is that when you pour a glass of Kunde Estate Zinfandel, there's no question about what it is. Zesty boysenberry fruit combines with pepper and spice flavors to create textbook Zinfandel. Try . . .

Orin Swift Cellars "Saldo" -- "This recalls those great old California field blends, but with more polish and structure. Aromas of smoky boysenberry and cracked pepper lead to layered, zesty flavors of plum, tobacco and anise. Drink now through 2013." - Wine Spectator, 91 pts

Orin Swift Cellars The Prisoner 2008 -- Put on your seat belt, sit back and enjoy the ride! Yowee...this wine is powerful. There is nothing subtle going on here. Deep, rich flavors of blackcurrant, plum, cocoa, molasses and black pepper spice. Zinfandel brings in lush berry flavors and pepper; . . .

Rosenblum Cellars Rockpile Road Vineyard Zinfandel -- This awesome Zinfandel is always highly lauded in the wine community! We just got the 2006 vintage and can't wait to try it. For a hit, read the reviews of the 2005..."The top wine in this portfolio is the 2005 Zinfandel Rockpile Road Vineyard, a blend . . .

Shenandoah Vineyards Special Reserve Zinfandel 2007 -- This lovely wine is a rich example of the "Armador" Zinfandel Style. The aromas are reminiscent of ripe blackberries, cherries, and cocoa. The wine is full-bodied and only moderately tannic. The wine is a perfect match for roasts, steak and rich sauces . . .

XYZin Zinfandel 10 Year Old Vine Age Series 2007 -- A medium-bodied Zinfandel, XYZin 10 bursts with upfront fruit. The wine offers appealing aromas of raspberry, currant and plum with a hint of sandalwood and lavender. The flavors echo the aromatics with juicy cherry and baked strawberry pie married to . . .