Herman Story

Larner Vineyard Syrah Grenache

9.118 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Grenache
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
Top Notes For
Michael Herzog

The way that Russell’s wines mellow after several years in the bottle is just special. They need the time to resolve the alcohol a bit and they really settle into fantastic wines.

The way that Russell’s wines mellow after several years in the bottle is just special. They need the time to resolve the alcohol a bit and they really settle into fantastic wines.

Nov 20th, 2020
Joseph Barsky

2013 Vintage. Velvet mouthfeel and great fruit. Long finish. Just lovely.

2013 Vintage. Velvet mouthfeel and great fruit. Long finish. Just lovely.

Sep 18th, 2022
Jake Rubash

Excellent Monday pick me up

Excellent Monday pick me up

Jul 10th, 2018
Tyler Christensen

Blackberry, blueberry, black olive, smoked meat. Drinking very well now. Heavy set with twinkle toes.

Blackberry, blueberry, black olive, smoked meat. Drinking very well now. Heavy set with twinkle toes.

Nov 4th, 2016
Joe Conti

Very nice. Black and red fruits. Full bodied. Long finish.

Very nice. Black and red fruits. Full bodied. Long finish.

Mar 5th, 2016
Patrick Herrington

Very nice with pasta, clean with some fruit structure and dry finish

Very nice with pasta, clean with some fruit structure and dry finish

Jan 8th, 2016
Ben Brenner

Ben had this 7 years ago

Ben had this 7 years ago

Aug 7th, 2017
Sondra Bernstein

Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook

9.1

Sondra had this 9 years ago

Sondra had this 9 years ago

Apr 16th, 2016
Tom Keenan

Tom had this 2 years ago

Tom had this 2 years ago

Oct 1st, 2022
JP Patil

JP had this 4 years ago

JP had this 4 years ago

Feb 21st, 2021