Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend

9.2116 ratings
9.217 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
Shawn R

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

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

Apr 8th, 2017
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
Brent Morgan

Nice black fruits with a little with of cocoa and a little bit of dust.

Nice black fruits with a little with of cocoa and a little bit of dust.

Dec 25th, 2018
Heather McCann

Delicious

Delicious

Nov 23rd, 2018