This vintage 2020, single vineyard selection from the Stegman Ranch, was created from a hand picked selection of 12 barrels and was aged 10 months on 40% new French oak. The 100% Pinot Noir displays a deep burgundy color while offering aromas of fresh truffle and dried strawberry. The balanced palate features depth and ripe fruit, highlighted by candied black cherry and dried tobacco. The finish is subtle bringing to life nuanced notes of currant, rhubarb and chocolate.
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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