Hook and Ladder . A Must Try

Ok... wine lovers.. this is a must try! This weekend I had the opportunity to do a Mother's Day Tasting for a great group of women.And the host gave me a bottle of Hook and Ladder "Station Ten" Zin blend.
83% Zinfandel
10% Petite Sirah
5% Carignane
2% Alicante
ruby-red blend, with aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, and plum that lead to spicy flavors of rich dark berry and vanilla, has just arrived. This “barn-burner” has good acidity in the mid palate with sweet oak and soft tannins in the long finish.Fabulous! And it's only 17.00!

There is a great story behind this great wine :In 1970, San Francisco firefighter Cecil De Loach and his wife Christine
staked their claim in the wine grape business by purchasing 24 acres of old-vine Zinfandel in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. In the early seventies, the De Loaches decided to acquire additional vineyard land.
For several years they watched others make notable wine from their grapes before making the decision to produce wine under the De Loach label in 1975.
More than three decades later, Cecil and Christine sold that label and have continued their winemaking skills at the helm of a small family winery that employs a simple philosophy - craft exceptional wines, from the highest quality grapes, that people love to drink.
We consider each step of the winemaking process an opportunity to showcase the distinctive flavors contained within our carefully cultivated grapes. Every bottle of wine is a worthy representation of the best effort from each and every person at Hook and Ladder Vineyards and Winery.
for more info visit:hookandladderwinery.com
I happen to think my wines are exceptional, but when I come across a note worthy wine. I like to share.
Cheers!