Herman Story

Tomboy White Viognier

9.047 ratings
8.99 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Allison Lyzenga

Pale gold; medium plus intensity aromas of fresh nectarine, canned peaches in syrup, pineapple, mango, rose petals, intense vanilla, cream, cedar, toast; off dry, medium minus acid, high alcohol, full body, pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas; this is a big, thick, ripe wine; decadent in its flavors and new oak treatment; delicious, but drink sparingly (very high alcohol)

Pale gold; medium plus intensity aromas of fresh nectarine, canned peaches in syrup, pineapple, mango, rose petals, intense vanilla, cream, cedar, toast; off dry, medium minus acid, high alcohol, full body, pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas; this is a big, thick, ripe wine; decadent in its flavors and new oak treatment; delicious, but drink sparingly (very high alcohol)

Aug 29th, 2021
Aaron Means

2012 Herman Story Tomboy. Very rich, oaky, big, and a little over the top for me.

2012 Herman Story Tomboy. Very rich, oaky, big, and a little over the top for me.

Aug 30th, 2014
Peter J.

Why would you do this to a grape like Viognier? Tone that nonsense down

Why would you do this to a grape like Viognier? Tone that nonsense down

Apr 22nd, 2014
Connor McMahon

Great little Sunday night treat. Oak and alcohol have integrated to make this a great Viognier.

Great little Sunday night treat. Oak and alcohol have integrated to make this a great Viognier.

Nov 16th, 2015
Robert Evans Jr

Blowing it out!!! Social Distancing on the back deck!!! Need to order more of this

Blowing it out!!! Social Distancing on the back deck!!! Need to order more of this

May 4th, 2020
Parker Campanella

Light gold color. Best viognier I’ve ever had. Strong nectarine, honey, and buttered toast on the scent. Taste is tangy melon, followed by floral and earthy mineral notes, with a surprisingly spicy finish. So complicated.

Light gold color. Best viognier I’ve ever had. Strong nectarine, honey, and buttered toast on the scent. Taste is tangy melon, followed by floral and earthy mineral notes, with a surprisingly spicy finish. So complicated.

Nov 28th, 2019
Daniel Sullivan

Oakley, oily, bitter, boozy.

Oakley, oily, bitter, boozy.

Apr 26th, 2018
Curt Becker

Boom

Boom

May 28th, 2017
Harold Lewis

This is a big wine. Lots of honey and an awesome mouthfeel.

This is a big wine. Lots of honey and an awesome mouthfeel.

May 23rd, 2016
Kimberly Anderson

Super hot - 17% alcohol. Opened up pretty nicely. Apple, vanilla, fairly buttery. Served with poached halibut with roasted parsnips and blood oranges. Wouldn't drink it alone, but Nice pairing

Super hot - 17% alcohol. Opened up pretty nicely. Apple, vanilla, fairly buttery. Served with poached halibut with roasted parsnips and blood oranges. Wouldn't drink it alone, but Nice pairing

Apr 2nd, 2016