Herman Story
White Hawk Vineyard Syrah
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
2013 Herman Story Syrah White Hawk
Dark purple in color. Medium + bodied.
What a nose -comes off prosciutto,lavender, spice black jam.
Screaming blackberries, ground pepper, gaminess. Silky tannins, light acidity & a great finish. What’s not to love.
Very close to a PNP...let it open up in your glass for a short bit of time.
Wouldn’t wait more than a few years to drink these up. IMHO
2013 Herman Story Syrah White Hawk
Dark purple in color. Medium + bodied.
What a nose -comes off prosciutto,lavender, spice black jam.
Screaming blackberries, ground pepper, gaminess. Silky tannins, light acidity & a great finish. What’s not to love.
Very close to a PNP...let it open up in your glass for a short bit of time.
Wouldn’t wait more than a few years to drink these up. IMHO
Impromptu meet up at Classic! Having a relaxing Friday afternoon with good friends and good wine makes for a perfect start to a weekend!
This was my contribution. Killer nose. Reminds me of Lillian’s Syrah, which is pulling from the same vineyard. Black pepper, grilled blackberries and teriyaki beef jerky. Spicy front palate with peppercorn. Mid palate brought along more rhubarb tart and cedar. Tight and tannic finish. First experience with HS and my thoughts are these wines are made in a style like Bevan’s cabs...Rhône style wines that are just fantastic young. Many thanks @TheSkip for the intro to Hermann Story after knowing my curiosity of them!
Impromptu meet up at Classic! Having a relaxing Friday afternoon with good friends and good wine makes for a perfect start to a weekend!
This was my contribution. Killer nose. Reminds me of Lillian’s Syrah, which is pulling from the same vineyard. Black pepper, grilled blackberries and teriyaki beef jerky. Spicy front palate with peppercorn. Mid palate brought along more rhubarb tart and cedar. Tight and tannic finish. First experience with HS and my thoughts are these wines are made in a style like Bevan’s cabs...Rhône style wines that are just fantastic young. Many thanks @TheSkip for the intro to Hermann Story after knowing my curiosity of them!
2016 Vintage. Dark fruits with good acidity. Loved it.
2016 Vintage. Dark fruits with good acidity. Loved it.
Mar 21st, 2024White Hawk is such an awesome vineyard, great juice from Russell
White Hawk is such an awesome vineyard, great juice from Russell
May 23rd, 2018Late night at the firepit. Can't claim responsibility for rating or review!
Late night at the firepit. Can't claim responsibility for rating or review!
Aug 4th, 2017Extremely good after a couple hours, big and impressive
Extremely good after a couple hours, big and impressive
May 8th, 2017Gotta drink HS on their release day! Big and savory, nice dry finish
Gotta drink HS on their release day! Big and savory, nice dry finish
Feb 3rd, 2017Deep purple. Blueberry, forest floor and butter on the nose. Black and blue fruits, earth, vanilla and cedar. Nice stuff.
Deep purple. Blueberry, forest floor and butter on the nose. Black and blue fruits, earth, vanilla and cedar. Nice stuff.
May 6th, 2016
Had at Johnsons. Fantastic nose and great flavor. Need to buy this wine.
Had at Johnsons. Fantastic nose and great flavor. Need to buy this wine.
Apr 15th, 2016
Super tight! needs a lot of air before drinking.
Super tight! needs a lot of air before drinking.
Mar 15th, 2016