Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend

9.1256 ratings
9.144 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Tannat
Lamb, 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, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

In Mag

In Mag

Nov 22nd, 2023
Michael Herzog

Beautiful, savory, coffee, dark fruit. Herman Story just gets better with age. Love his wines with 5+ years of age. Wonderful with @Tim Edwards famous Smashburgers and hospitality.

Beautiful, savory, coffee, dark fruit. Herman Story just gets better with age. Love his wines with 5+ years of age. Wonderful with @Tim Edwards famous Smashburgers and hospitality.

Aug 23rd, 2020
Michael Herzog

I have said this too many times. These wines just improve with age. Hold for 6+ years and you will be rewarded like an Everlasting Gobstopper. So shines a good deed in a weary world...

I have said this too many times. These wines just improve with age. Hold for 6+ years and you will be rewarded like an Everlasting Gobstopper. So shines a good deed in a weary world...

May 23rd, 2020
Michael Herzog

Beautiful GSMT that is really coming around at 6-7 years old. Savory, coffee notes, brooding dark fruit, smoky. Wonderful.

Beautiful GSMT that is really coming around at 6-7 years old. Savory, coffee notes, brooding dark fruit, smoky. Wonderful.

Jan 20th, 2020
Michael Herzog

Took a little bit but this opened up so nicely. Typical coffee notes, savory, perfect age.

Took a little bit but this opened up so nicely. Typical coffee notes, savory, perfect age.

Oct 17th, 2019
Eric Urbani

This will do well in a couple more years

This will do well in a couple more years

Sep 14th, 2019
Michael Herzog

These wines age so nicely and they really do get better with more age. What a great balance to this wine with deep dark fruits and a coffee character matched with some savory. Delicious!

These wines age so nicely and they really do get better with more age. What a great balance to this wine with deep dark fruits and a coffee character matched with some savory. Delicious!

Aug 4th, 2019
Tobin Trevarthen

A big so. Rhône berry bomb. Grenache really shines through.

A big so. Rhône berry bomb. Grenache really shines through.

Jan 8th, 2019
Nick Burns

Russell From showing his brilliance in this 2012 GSMT blend from Herman Story. Needs a two hour decanting while you pull together your paella!

Russell From showing his brilliance in this 2012 GSMT blend from Herman Story. Needs a two hour decanting while you pull together your paella!

2 people found it helpfulSep 13th, 2015
Brandon Boesch

Hedonistic and huge. Wouldn't expect anything less from Russell.

Hedonistic and huge. Wouldn't expect anything less from Russell.

2 people found it helpfulJul 6th, 2015