Tonight's wine was a purchase from Hook and Ladder Winery, their limited production pinot noir from the Severson Ranch Vineyard by winemaker Jason DeLoach.
The vineyard is located in the Russian River Valley in the Olivet Road area known for its cool climate best suited for growing these grapes. Once harvested, the fruit was fermented in open top tanks using native yeasts and punched down by hand 3-4 times each day for 3 weeks. The juice was then aged for 9 months in French oak barrels. The result is outstanding.
Swirl, sniff repeat several times and what you get on the nose is rich dark cherry notes with forest floor accents, a splash of cola, crushed herbs with a hint of spicy notes. No doubt the region on this wine if you are a fan of the RRV.
The mouth is lush with juicy cherry, tart cranberry and a hint of plum. Continue to let the wine roll across the mouth and herbs and spice dance over your tongue. Medium bodied with a long, elegant finish. Only 125 cases made. Jason I never wanted this wine to be gone but sadly the bottle is empty. I paired this wine with olive oil and thyme rubbed pork medalions with rice.
If you are in the Santa Rosa Ca area on your next wine tasting trip, I highly recommend a stop on Olivet Road at Hook and Ladder Winery. Taste, buy and even sign up for the wine club. I promise you will enjoy the experience.
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Cheers
Dan
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