Herman Story

Late Bloomer Santa Barbara County Grenache

9.223 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, 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
Dr. Owen Bargreen

Soft, round and generous, this massive Grenache wine shows deep layers of tar and tobacco leaf that dance with the rich core of red and dark fruits. Showing off a plush texture, this has serious length and richness. Not for the weary, this high octane Grenache will be best enjoyed over the next five to seven years. Drink 2020-2027- 92

Soft, round and generous, this massive Grenache wine shows deep layers of tar and tobacco leaf that dance with the rich core of red and dark fruits. Showing off a plush texture, this has serious length and richness. Not for the weary, this high octane Grenache will be best enjoyed over the next five to seven years. Drink 2020-2027- 92

Apr 7th, 2020
David L

Decant for hours. Nice wine.

Decant for hours. Nice wine.

Sep 8th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Excellent tasting with Chris!

Ruby red core with medium garnet edges. Layered nose with violets, woody, roses, and dark red berries. Solid acidity, medium tannins (6/10), medium bodied and complex palate. Tons of spices, floral, dark red cherries, almost candied, dark spices, and a stoney finish. Long finish Made of 100% Grenache. Aged for 36 months in 30% new French oak and the rest in neutral oak. Majority of the fruit is from a warmer climate, more specifically Paso Robles. Goes for $60.00 at Vienna Vintners. Drink till 2024.

Excellent tasting with Chris!

Ruby red core with medium garnet edges. Layered nose with violets, woody, roses, and dark red berries. Solid acidity, medium tannins (6/10), medium bodied and complex palate. Tons of spices, floral, dark red cherries, almost candied, dark spices, and a stoney finish. Long finish Made of 100% Grenache. Aged for 36 months in 30% new French oak and the rest in neutral oak. Majority of the fruit is from a warmer climate, more specifically Paso Robles. Goes for $60.00 at Vienna Vintners. Drink till 2024.

May 11th, 2017
Brent Morgan

Black fruits and dust, great with the tomahawk we had tonight but definitely need the fat because this is really jammy by itself.

Black fruits and dust, great with the tomahawk we had tonight but definitely need the fat because this is really jammy by itself.

May 10th, 2021
Matthew Hughes

Yep, that was more delicious than that late bloomer

Yep, that was more delicious than that late bloomer

Apr 18th, 2020
Kirk F
9.4

From Magnum. Served to the drive by visitors who celebrated my birthday via social distancing! This was flat out spectacular. Just a 💣

From Magnum. Served to the drive by visitors who celebrated my birthday via social distancing! This was flat out spectacular. Just a 💣

Apr 17th, 2020
Kimberly Anderson

Mr. Late Bloomer 2012 and I. Fantastic winemaker and wine. Super impressed with everything coming out of this vineyard! Get it while you can!

Mr. Late Bloomer 2012 and I. Fantastic winemaker and wine. Super impressed with everything coming out of this vineyard! Get it while you can!

Dec 2nd, 2017
Maxim Lukawski

4 hour decant and it was pretty silky.

4 hour decant and it was pretty silky.

Jan 24th, 2017
Oli Z
8.9

Really big but lacking much beyond that. Had high hopes but a bit disappointed.

Really big but lacking much beyond that. Had high hopes but a bit disappointed.

Aug 28th, 2016
Gavin DiStasi

Just massive...and sooo good!

Just massive...and sooo good!

Apr 2nd, 2016