Herman Story
Nuts & Bolts California Syrah
California, USA
13’ Herman Story Nuts & Bolts Syrah. Pull the cork & let open up in your glass.
💯 Syrah. Popping purple color. Nose is not as appealing as the palate. Very approachable immediately & lighter in body than I expected. Don’t let that fool you though.
Boysenberry, raspberry, dark fruit liqueur, roasted coffee. Seamless cherry cola spice on the finish. What’s not to like.
13’ Herman Story Nuts & Bolts Syrah. Pull the cork & let open up in your glass.
💯 Syrah. Popping purple color. Nose is not as appealing as the palate. Very approachable immediately & lighter in body than I expected. Don’t let that fool you though.
Boysenberry, raspberry, dark fruit liqueur, roasted coffee. Seamless cherry cola spice on the finish. What’s not to like.
Stewed prunes and smoke. Flat finish. Drink now.
Stewed prunes and smoke. Flat finish. Drink now.
Jun 27th, 2020
Beautiful Syrah. All the telltale signs. Meaty with a lovely pipe tobacco, cherry nose. Some acidity still there in the palate. Nice finish. These wines just get better and better with age!
Beautiful Syrah. All the telltale signs. Meaty with a lovely pipe tobacco, cherry nose. Some acidity still there in the palate. Nice finish. These wines just get better and better with age!
Apr 3rd, 2020
Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of blackberry, black and red plum, black cherry, savory herbs, grilled meat, wet earth, leather; very concentrated flavors, long finish, outstanding; paired with short ribs
Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of blackberry, black and red plum, black cherry, savory herbs, grilled meat, wet earth, leather; very concentrated flavors, long finish, outstanding; paired with short ribs
May 26th, 2019
This is my second Herman Story wine. Normally, I’d sock my ‘16 Syrahs away for years, but I’ve seen reviews say this is so enjoyable young, so I decided to experiment. This is like rocket fuel...full throttle. BUT, it stops short of being out of balance/gloopy. These wines make me think this winemaker, named Russell, is like the Russell Bevan version of Paso Rhône varietals...big, bold, & delicious in style.
After only 30mins, this revealed some smoked meat, peppercorn, olive and underripe blackberry. Some sage as well. Massive on the palate...all sorts of dark, ripe fruit with a sweetened core. Bacon fat, roasted plum, and baked berry pie. This is hedonistic in style and not for the faint of heart, but it does a good job of restraining itself from where it could go. A fun wine.
This is my second Herman Story wine. Normally, I’d sock my ‘16 Syrahs away for years, but I’ve seen reviews say this is so enjoyable young, so I decided to experiment. This is like rocket fuel...full throttle. BUT, it stops short of being out of balance/gloopy. These wines make me think this winemaker, named Russell, is like the Russell Bevan version of Paso Rhône varietals...big, bold, & delicious in style.
After only 30mins, this revealed some smoked meat, peppercorn, olive and underripe blackberry. Some sage as well. Massive on the palate...all sorts of dark, ripe fruit with a sweetened core. Bacon fat, roasted plum, and baked berry pie. This is hedonistic in style and not for the faint of heart, but it does a good job of restraining itself from where it could go. A fun wine.
Big bold rich Syrah! Russel Fromm has this one nailed.
Big bold rich Syrah! Russel Fromm has this one nailed.
Jul 1st, 2018That’s your big boy. Lots of depth, dark roasted coffee, charred red peppers, dried figs, dried herbs, black licorice. Full body, med/full tannin, acid medium, alcohol high.
That’s your big boy. Lots of depth, dark roasted coffee, charred red peppers, dried figs, dried herbs, black licorice. Full body, med/full tannin, acid medium, alcohol high.
Jan 23rd, 2018Savory, dark, and yummy. Bacon, coffee, charcoal, blueberry, vanilla
Savory, dark, and yummy. Bacon, coffee, charcoal, blueberry, vanilla
Sep 6th, 2017