Herman Story

Bolt Cutter Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.028 ratings

9.03 pro ratings

Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Baking Spices, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Beans & Peas

Top Notes For

Tobin Trevarthen

9.2

Bordeaux blend. Cab/Cab Franc pops out. Nice finish. Tootsie roll...

Bordeaux blend. Cab/Cab Franc pops out. Nice finish. Tootsie roll...

Aug 5th, 2015

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

8.9

jam-packed

jam-packed

Dec 13th, 2014

9.3

This wine needs to be the official state of wine of my beloved Maine! Incredible nose. Totally intoxicating. Like fresh blueberry pie. The palate is similar with clove and blackberry mixed with blueberry. A touch more complexity on palate would have pushed this over the top. Firm and structured tannins. Would love to see what 5 years brings from this bottle. From what I can tell, this is only second vintage.

This wine needs to be the official state of wine of my beloved Maine! Incredible nose. Totally intoxicating. Like fresh blueberry pie. The palate is similar with clove and blackberry mixed with blueberry. A touch more complexity on palate would have pushed this over the top. Firm and structured tannins. Would love to see what 5 years brings from this bottle. From what I can tell, this is only second vintage.

Jul 31st, 2016

9.3

Very well balanced wine.

Very well balanced wine.

Nov 30th, 2015

9.1

Ripe red fruits. Some green pepper. Menthol or eucalyptus. A little young still. Will try again in a couple years

Ripe red fruits. Some green pepper. Menthol or eucalyptus. A little young still. Will try again in a couple years

Nov 24th, 2015

8.8

Big and jammy. High alcohol but doesn't get in the way. I get the oak and licorice notes along with spice and fruit fruit fruit. Nice but a little over the top.

Big and jammy. High alcohol but doesn't get in the way. I get the oak and licorice notes along with spice and fruit fruit fruit. Nice but a little over the top.

Aug 15th, 2015

6.4

Jul 25th, 2015

9.1

Another big full rhone red from Herman Story

Another big full rhone red from Herman Story

Jul 19th, 2015

Bridget Meagher

9.1

Solid structure, mellow notes for '12.

Solid structure, mellow notes for '12.

Jul 17th, 2015

9.2

Dig it

Dig it

Jun 18th, 2015