GOLD MEDAL, BEST OF CLASS, 2008 SONOMA HARVEST FAIR WINE COMP. Dense and thick, yet balanced and well-structured, the ripe-fruited '06 Hook & Ladder plates out a lot of muscle with tenderness.
The Hook & Ladder Chardonnay is ripe, round, and rich on the palate; finishes very well on the palate.
89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Amazingly juicy, the delicious '08 Hook & Ladder Zinfandel is purely a fine, drinking wine; ripe, round and easy; smooth and friendly in the finish.
SILVER MEDAL, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONILCE WINE COMP. Lots to like here, the stylish yet penetrating '07 Hook & Ladder Pinot Noir satisfies the palate with delicious, ripe strawberry flavors.
The Hook & Ladder Tillerman Red is a solid offering; ripe, red fruit and sweet, rustic earth greet the palate; drinks smoothly.