Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend

9.1113 ratings
9.218 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
Michael Herzog

I have said this too many times. These wines just improve with age. Hold for 6+ years and you will be rewarded like an Everlasting Gobstopper. So shines a good deed in a weary world...

I have said this too many times. These wines just improve with age. Hold for 6+ years and you will be rewarded like an Everlasting Gobstopper. So shines a good deed in a weary world...

May 23rd, 2020
Michael Herzog

Beautiful GSMT that is really coming around at 6-7 years old. Savory, coffee notes, brooding dark fruit, smoky. Wonderful.

Beautiful GSMT that is really coming around at 6-7 years old. Savory, coffee notes, brooding dark fruit, smoky. Wonderful.

Jan 20th, 2020
Michael Herzog

Took a little bit but this opened up so nicely. Typical coffee notes, savory, perfect age.

Took a little bit but this opened up so nicely. Typical coffee notes, savory, perfect age.

Oct 17th, 2019
Jade Moore

Jade had this 11 years ago

Jade had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2015
Shawn R

Big. bad. ass. wine. Wow! From a mag.

Big. bad. ass. wine. Wow! From a mag.

Apr 8th, 2017
David L

13' Herman Story Casual Encounters is a blend of mostly GSM. The color is close to inky. Decanted for 1 hour. Floral and spices on the nose. Not hiding the fact that the palate is full of floral & spices. I also get some blueberry, smoking pipe, blk pepper. This goes down surprisingly easy. Well-balanced and very well-made. Love this winery!

13' Herman Story Casual Encounters is a blend of mostly GSM. The color is close to inky. Decanted for 1 hour. Floral and spices on the nose. Not hiding the fact that the palate is full of floral & spices. I also get some blueberry, smoking pipe, blk pepper. This goes down surprisingly easy. Well-balanced and very well-made. Love this winery!

Nov 23rd, 2015
The Armchair Sommelier

Time has been kind to this bottle. Rich and brooding (the hallmark of HS wines, really). But this is shifting to a lively softness and elegance. Love. 💜

Time has been kind to this bottle. Rich and brooding (the hallmark of HS wines, really). But this is shifting to a lively softness and elegance. Love. 💜

Jul 12th, 2015
Joe Breaux

Big, high alcohol, winemaker driven, great labels and press. #decantme

Big, high alcohol, winemaker driven, great labels and press. #decantme

Jun 11th, 2015
Raul Puga

3 bottle night and what a way to end it. #HermanStory with a ridiculously yummy wine

3 bottle night and what a way to end it. #HermanStory with a ridiculously yummy wine

Nov 5th, 2022
James Knoblich

GSM + Carignan + Tannat

GSM + Carignan + Tannat

Jul 9th, 2021