Hook & Ladder

Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Merlot

9.112 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

Open top fermented this is a bigger lot they are showing it after the cab blends

Open top fermented this is a bigger lot they are showing it after the cab blends

Mar 12th, 2014
Matthew Loiacono

Very smooth and with a well-balanced aroma. Feels like drinking a Cabernet.

Very smooth and with a well-balanced aroma. Feels like drinking a Cabernet.

Mar 8th, 2017
Mitch Finne

Still quite dry but smooth across the pallet. Would not recommend alone, drink with food.

Still quite dry but smooth across the pallet. Would not recommend alone, drink with food.

Dec 6th, 2014
Sparks John

Peppery, fruity, and smooth

Peppery, fruity, and smooth

Sep 12th, 2014
Drew Dodson

Drew had this 9 years ago

Drew had this 9 years ago

Mar 18th, 2016
Brian McGowan

Brian had this 8 years ago

Brian had this 8 years ago

Feb 17th, 2017
Daniel K

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Oct 22nd, 2016
Matt Tomasko

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Matt had this 8 years ago

Oct 14th, 2016
Heather Tremblay

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Heather had this 10 years ago

Dec 21st, 2014
Jeffrey Belding

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Jeffrey had this 10 years ago

Dec 11th, 2014