90
points
Hook & Ladder 2008 Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
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$25
A nice example of the ’08 Pinots, just coming out, and the price is fair for a wine of this quality. Dry and silky, it shows good varietal flavors of cherries, cola, chocolate, sweet pomegranates and smoky oak, with a long, rich finish. Drink now.
— S.H.
(6/1/2010)
88
points
Hook & Ladder 2008 Station 10 Red (Russian River Valley)
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$17
This is a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Alicante Bouschet. It’s a lusty, full-bodied wine, rich and savory in cherries, licorice, bacon, cola and Indian spices, with a dry finish. A lovely wine for summer barbecue, or a cold weather beef stew.
— S.H.
(9/1/2011)