Second Story Wine Company

Herman Story

On The Road Grenache 2018

100% Grenache from Paso … 15.9% ABV 💪🏼 — 17 days ago

Paul, Austin and 7 others liked this

Château Montrose

La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Somm David T
9.1

The second wine of Chateau Montrose. 91 but if I rounded up with more time in the glass, 92.

Nose not entirely expressive. Not a surprise as this Chateau makes wine for the ages. Nice soft fruits of, dark cherries, blackberries & strawberries. Sandstone, dry herbs, some light non distinct earth with bright red flowers, red roses framed in dark, dry flowers.

The palate is good but is begging to remain in bottle. Nice soft, ripe, fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries. Dark chocolate bar, some chocolate pudding, moist clay, dark spices w/ just a touch of heat, moist herbs-sage, sandalwood, dry tobacco, little in the way of baking spices-clove leading the way, mocha, very little caramel notes, dry top soil, river stone, withering to dry, dark, red flowers with liquid violets, beautiful acidity and a well knitted/made, balanced, nicely tensioned finish that lands on some fruit, clay & soft spice.

Very good value here but would not open one for another 10 years.
— 25 days ago

Peter, Jay and 14 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Les Pagodes de Cos Saint-Estéphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Château covers 170 acres separated from Château Lafite, along the southern edge, by a stream. Blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and earthy spice notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry and blackberry with licorice, tobacco and toasty oak notes. Long rich finish on soft juicy tannins, drinking well and still has room to age. Very Nice second label! — 3 months ago

Ruud, Paul and 2 others liked this

Château Latour

Les Forts de Latour Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Exactly what you would expect from Bordeaux. Excellent. definitely needs more time but really quite an impressive second wine. — 16 days ago

Kayla Rebeca Campbell
with Kayla

Château Palmer

Alter Ego Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2024

Dense, free and chocolaty.
Supple, super delicate tannins. beautiful wine. Not a second wine.
Great achievement despite the 34% Merlot.
— a month ago

Paul and Peter liked this

Herman Story

Nuts & Bolts California Syrah 2014

2014 Vintage. Was a bit funky on opening but opens and lost that funk with air. Massive Syrah fruit and velvet mouthfeel. Great job Russell! — 3 months ago

Shay, Jan and 1 other liked this

Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2019

In mag and drinking well, could go several years more. Everyone loved it. — 4 months ago

Eric, Joseph and 14 others liked this
Joseph Barsky

Joseph Barsky

@Eric Urbani Thank you for updating. Love Russell’s work.
Eric Urbani

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@Joseph Barsky Me too and great guy to boot. Joined the mag club and glad I did, they have been aging so well.

Château Lagrange

Les Fiefs de Lagrange St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Very fresh nose right out of the bottle with red fruits, wood and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, licorice and black tea.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 10 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based blend is drinking beautifully now. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and complex.

This Second Wine from this 3rd growth winery is delicious. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft, spicy and entertaining.

Feels young, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too.

A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. Aged for 13 months in (20% new) French Oak barrels.

13% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40.
— 18 days ago

Daniel, ESF and 10 others liked this

Herman Story

Bolt Cutter Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Deep ruby color. Aromas of plum, cigar box and baking spices - strong, powerful aromas on this bad boy. Dark cherry, espresso and oaky finish. Solid!

74% Cab, 16% Petit Verdot and 10% Syrah.
— 2 months ago

Dawn, Ed and 14 others liked this
Joseph Barsky

Joseph Barsky

Hi Neil, what vintage?
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

@Joseph Barsky - 2021- great wine!

Herman Story

White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 2022

This is a layered narrative of dark fruits, a dash of black pepper, and that unmistakable hint of smoky earth. And undeniably funky. It’s not just about boldness; it’s about a refined grit, a raw elegance that speaks of rugged vineyards and uncompromising craftsmanship. — 4 months ago

Ted, Andrew and 4 others liked this