Herman Story
Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Simply one of the best domestic Syrahs, from the storied Bien Nacido vineyard.
Simply one of the best domestic Syrahs, from the storied Bien Nacido vineyard.
Dec 14th, 2023
My last bottle of HS after I picked up some random bottles from them a few years back. They certainly have a style (big and rich Paso Rhone wines, with some flair to them( and when you want that style, they knock it out of the park.
Bien Nacido fruit. 100% Syrah. I’m a big fan of this vineyard and this wine channels some of those highlights. Showing classic BN notes of iron, white pepper, gamey smoked meats aromatically, and I’m assuming some use of whole cluster/stem inclusion with the lifted green/herbal profile. On the palate, it’s mouth coating rich and shows typical Paso Syrah style. Tar, blackberries, black currant, pepper crusted tenderloin and even some cherry cordial. If you’re looking for in your face Paso wines that turn it up to 11, these are your huckleberry.
My last bottle of HS after I picked up some random bottles from them a few years back. They certainly have a style (big and rich Paso Rhone wines, with some flair to them( and when you want that style, they knock it out of the park.
Bien Nacido fruit. 100% Syrah. I’m a big fan of this vineyard and this wine channels some of those highlights. Showing classic BN notes of iron, white pepper, gamey smoked meats aromatically, and I’m assuming some use of whole cluster/stem inclusion with the lifted green/herbal profile. On the palate, it’s mouth coating rich and shows typical Paso Syrah style. Tar, blackberries, black currant, pepper crusted tenderloin and even some cherry cordial. If you’re looking for in your face Paso wines that turn it up to 11, these are your huckleberry.
Decanted for two hours before even touching the wine. Dark, jammy, thick, bacon and dense tannins.
Decanted for two hours before even touching the wine. Dark, jammy, thick, bacon and dense tannins.
Dec 28th, 2017Favorite Herman Story in recent memory. Hugely extracted and just plain awesome
Favorite Herman Story in recent memory. Hugely extracted and just plain awesome
1 person found it helpfulDec 15th, 2017Last '12 we own and (as it always goes) the best bottle
Last '12 we own and (as it always goes) the best bottle
1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2017Super big slick plump wine. Uber fat, dense, thick, a touch of pepper, slightly hot, big oak, and maybe a touch too big all around. I have a feeling if the alcohol was dialed back on this wine just a touch it would show much better.
Super big slick plump wine. Uber fat, dense, thick, a touch of pepper, slightly hot, big oak, and maybe a touch too big all around. I have a feeling if the alcohol was dialed back on this wine just a touch it would show much better.
Feb 28th, 2017
Celebrating our 9 year anniversary with Hermie
Celebrating our 9 year anniversary with Hermie
Mar 29th, 2022Found this bottle rearranging the cellar. Ridiculously good. Open for 30, no decant. Dense, chewy, voluptuous with a finish that never ends.
Found this bottle rearranging the cellar. Ridiculously good. Open for 30, no decant. Dense, chewy, voluptuous with a finish that never ends.
Feb 25th, 2020