Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend

9.018 ratings
9.06 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

These wines age so nicely and they really do get better with more age. What a great balance to this wine with deep dark fruits and a coffee character matched with some savory. Delicious!

These wines age so nicely and they really do get better with more age. What a great balance to this wine with deep dark fruits and a coffee character matched with some savory. Delicious!

Aug 4th, 2019
Aaron Means

Extracted and oaky.

Extracted and oaky.

1 person found it helpfulAug 30th, 2014
Kara Van Corbach

Delicate, floral, beautiful. 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, & 20% Mourvèdre

Delicate, floral, beautiful. 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, & 20% Mourvèdre

Mar 3rd, 2014
Jake Rubash

This wine is in the f'n zone!

This wine is in the f'n zone!

Feb 11th, 2018
Juan Menendez

Big mouthful of Paso Robles fruit forward beauty and meaty savory Syrah influences. This was gone in 30 seconds absorbed by our friends in no time. Kudos, Russell!!

Big mouthful of Paso Robles fruit forward beauty and meaty savory Syrah influences. This was gone in 30 seconds absorbed by our friends in no time. Kudos, Russell!!

Jan 10th, 2016
Frank Bragg

Fantastic!!

Fantastic!!

Sep 1st, 2015
Andrew Miller

This is killer @Alex Stultz

This is killer @Alex Stultz

Jul 19th, 2015
Alexander Niehenke

Dark. In a good way. From the Mourvèdre? Don't taste the 15.2 like most HS.

Dark. In a good way. From the Mourvèdre? Don't taste the 15.2 like most HS.

Apr 19th, 2014
Alexander Niehenke

#8

Dec 6th, 2014