Herman Story

Larner Vineyard Grenache

9.07 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
John Kemper

The deep rich ruby '09 Herman Story Grenache 'Larner Vineyard' is my yearly one-bottle guilty pleasure from the HS Wine Club. This is a 15.7% pedal-to-the-metal aromatic explosion of licorice, tar, ripe red fruits and violets. The full-bodied palate mimics those scents with the addition of vanilla and cracked black pepper flavors. This is a yummy spice-laden brute right to the bitter end.

The deep rich ruby '09 Herman Story Grenache 'Larner Vineyard' is my yearly one-bottle guilty pleasure from the HS Wine Club. This is a 15.7% pedal-to-the-metal aromatic explosion of licorice, tar, ripe red fruits and violets. The full-bodied palate mimics those scents with the addition of vanilla and cracked black pepper flavors. This is a yummy spice-laden brute right to the bitter end.

Oct 1st, 2015
John Kemper

A rich dark purple, the '07 Herman Story Grenache 'Larner Vineyard' delighted the senses with ripe crushed berry, tar and floral notes. On the plush palate, the primary flavors I detected were cola, cracked pepper and truffles. Fine and supple tannins preceded the lingering spicy finish. Nice stuff!

A rich dark purple, the '07 Herman Story Grenache 'Larner Vineyard' delighted the senses with ripe crushed berry, tar and floral notes. On the plush palate, the primary flavors I detected were cola, cracked pepper and truffles. Fine and supple tannins preceded the lingering spicy finish. Nice stuff!

May 6th, 2015
John Kemper

A deep ruby color, the '08 Herman Story Grenache 'Larner Vineyard' bursts with aromas of black cherry, cinnamon and cracked pepper. The legs were longer than a pin-up calendar girl. A great viscous mouthfeel with lots of cherry cola and ripe plum flavors. The juicy finish lingered for an extended and pleasurable length of time.

A deep ruby color, the '08 Herman Story Grenache 'Larner Vineyard' bursts with aromas of black cherry, cinnamon and cracked pepper. The legs were longer than a pin-up calendar girl. A great viscous mouthfeel with lots of cherry cola and ripe plum flavors. The juicy finish lingered for an extended and pleasurable length of time.

Jun 10th, 2014
Hai Tran

Hai had this 10 years ago

Hai had this 10 years ago

Feb 26th, 2014
Kevin Carriker

Owner Kobalt Wines

8.7

Kevin had this 10 years ago

Kevin had this 10 years ago

Feb 1st, 2014
Jim Phares

Jim had this 9 years ago

Jim had this 9 years ago

Jun 19th, 2015
Robin Ralls

Robin had this 11 years ago

Robin had this 11 years ago

Mar 18th, 2013