Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend

9.217 ratings

-no 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

9.4

2014 Vintage. 15.6% Alcohol. 39% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 3% Tannat. Best the next day after wine preserved in Argon so decant or give more time in the cellar but this is really good. Licorice, tobacco and boysenberry nose. Smooth mouthfeel. Great job Russell From.

2014 Vintage. 15.6% Alcohol. 39% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 3% Tannat. Best the next day after wine preserved in Argon so decant or give more time in the cellar but this is really good. Licorice, tobacco and boysenberry nose. Smooth mouthfeel. Great job Russell From.

Jan 18th, 2021

9.3

A little something to enjoy with friends on Thanksgiving eve. Opened this last night, no decant and the wine is on another level tonight.

A little something to enjoy with friends on Thanksgiving eve. Opened this last night, no decant and the wine is on another level tonight.

Nov 21st, 2018

9.0

This will get better. Love it already.

This will get better. Love it already.

Jun 14th, 2017

Robert Reinhardt Jr

9.0

Like anything good it cannot be rushed, let sit and get ready for the fun of it!

Like anything good it cannot be rushed, let sit and get ready for the fun of it!

Dec 19th, 2016

8.7

A hairy beast in a three piece suit. Not like any GSM you're used to. High ABV and a ton of complexity yet definitely crushable. Needs at least 1h decant and delicious if served a little chilled

A hairy beast in a three piece suit. Not like any GSM you're used to. High ABV and a ton of complexity yet definitely crushable. Needs at least 1h decant and delicious if served a little chilled

Nov 14th, 2016

9.1

Cindy had this 7 years ago

Cindy had this 7 years ago

Oct 29th, 2019

9.2

David had this 7 years ago

David had this 7 years ago

Oct 26th, 2019

9.3

Greg had this 7 years ago

Greg had this 7 years ago

Jul 9th, 2019

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Luis had this 8 years ago

Luis had this 8 years ago

Oct 23rd, 2018

Wouter Leeuwenburg

9.1

Wouter had this 8 years ago

Wouter had this 8 years ago

Mar 3rd, 2018