Hook & Ladder Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, 2018

A Pinot with intense aromas of strawberries, rose petals and toast. Medium bodied with succulent sweet red fruit flavours midpalate, it’s a rich, round Russian River Valley Pinot with a delightful firm and savoury finish adding depth. It’s more concentrated and powerful in style than an Oregon Pinot. Cecil de Loach planted the source Pinot Noir vineyard in 1973, just off Olivet Road on gentle rolling hills west of Santa Rosa. A coastal fog funnels up from the ocean and blankets the vines through mid-morning during the summer months. Its cooling effect slows down the ripening process allowing the grapes to develop lots of flavours.