The vintage 2020 expression of the Simeone Ranch Pinot Noir, displays historically consistent aromatics, dominated by floral characteristics and giving way to cherry-vanilla and light sandalwood. The mouth is dense, consisting of evenly developed notes of rhubarb, fresh blackberry, baking spices and lush black cherry-maple. The balanced acidity gives this wine a pronounced and encapsulated flavor profile through to the finish.
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Region
Napa Valley, CA
Varietals
Pinot Noir
About the Producer
Named for Cecil’s 17-year career as a San Francisco firefighter, Hook & Ladder is helmed today by grandson Jason De Loach, an accomplished winemaker who joined the winery in 2006. Hook & Ladder is an “estate” producer, specializing in small bottlings of Pinot Noir, “Old Vine” Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends sourced from the family’s sustainably-farmed vineyards in Russian River Valley and its sub-appellation, Chalk Hill. The winery also produces and sells estate-grown Olive Oil from trees grown at their Los Amigos Ranch. These days, Cecil and Christine can often be found at the winery they founded, helping out in the office, cellar and occasionally in the tasting room, which is festooned with fire station t-shirts given to the winery by visiting firefighters from all around the world