Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend

9.110 ratings

9.03 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

9.2

In Mag

Nov 22nd, 2023

Tobin Trevarthen

8.7

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

Jan 8th, 2019

Kirk F

9.2

Big, brash and beautiful. 90 minute decant as recommended. Wave after wave of intoxicating brambly fruit and exotic spice notes. Never, ever disappoints.

Jul 23rd, 2018