Hook & Ladder, 'The Tillerman' Red Blend, Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California, USA
The Tillerman red blend exhibits a deep purple, with notes of ripe wild berries, black cherry, and baking spices on the nose. Layered flavors of black currant and raspberry lead to a long finish of spice and dusty cocoa.
Blend; Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese
In fire-fighting parlance, a “tillerman” steers the back of a hook & ladder truck.
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| Wine Colour / Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Blend |
| Style (dry/sweet) | Dry |
| Popular Wine Styles | Red | Bold & Structured |
| Body | Full |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 14.50% |
| Region | Russian River Valley, California |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Food Pairing | Cheese, Beef, Lamb, Game/Duck |
Hook & Ladder’s has among some of the oldest vines in the region of the Russian River Valley In fire-fighting parlance, a “tillerman” steers the back of a hook & ladder truck. Our founder, Cecil De Loach, held this position in the San Francisco Fire Department.
The Tillerman red blend exhibits a deep purple, with notes of ripe wild berries, black cherry, and baking spices on the nose. Layered flavors of black currant and raspberry lead to a long finish of spice and dusty cocoa.
Blend; Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese