Hook & Ladder - The Tillerman Red Blend 2019 (750ml) North Coast

Hook & Ladder - The Tillerman Red Blend 2019 (750ml) North CoastIn 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

Pinot Noir exudes the essence of Elgin terroir

A beautiful Pauillac

with discreet slate notes

91-93 points Burghound This is also overtly floral in character with its aromas of violet

The power is certainly present but not domineering thanks to the lively freshness and complexity

quite deep

cherry and apple layer on the bright palate with nectarine

The aroma of yeast characteristic of the variety

forest floor and cinnamon stick with a waft of cedar chest

it shows off a different side in rosé form

with a refreshing and elegant bouquet refined by a savoury mineral appeal

balanced and very elegant