Michael Chelus

9.0

Cherry, raspberry preserves, currant, blackberry, mossy earth and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 6 months ago

Brian F. McCabe

9.2

Very nice! Slightly crisp, but rich, with noticeable botrytis. — 7 months ago

David Shaw

9.2

Rich, chocolatey, syrupy, light hop bitterness on finish. Much to like; it defines the stout style — 8 months ago

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9.1

The 2021 Smash City is bright and floral with a wild blend of crushed strawberries, dusty rose, citrus and spice. This is juicy and fruit-focused, with crisp red berries elevated by traces of citrus under an air of violet inner florals. The Smash City cleans up beautifully, full of energy and perfumed, leaving the palate nicely refreshed. This lively Pinot Noir is produced with all Bien Nacido fruit. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023) — 2 years ago

Eric Naslund

9.1

No surprise to see a Herman Story review from me but this Grenache was real nice. It had a very rich mouthfeel and coated your entire mouth in a satisfying blanket of goodness. The flavors waited a minute and came rushing in. It was a bit of a strip tease frankly. This is a richer and more fulsome Grenache with complex stories to tell. Very much enjoyed this! — 5 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.4

A powerhouse - always delivers. Open/decant well in advance. — 6 years ago

Ben Edwards

9.2

A replacement for the Pairing as a Marry Edwards regular bottle. Definitely sharper and less pronounced stone fruit, but nicely balanced and went well with all dinner courses. Bottles went too fast to see how they opened, so questionable still as a stand-alone (probably great); high marks for elevating the usual crisp white wine dishes. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.2

Ali Story, of Smith-Story Wines, was in town and did a nice tasting at Classic today. A pleasure to meet and very unique and enjoyable wines.

This is an elegant style Pinot...lots of brambly notes, kirsch, and cedar bark. All red and black fruits here. Ali said that the barrels this pinot is done in comes from Russell Bevan. Quite the opposite style! — 7 years ago

Cory Bolton

9.7

Mike Smith has done it yet again with this 2014 big bold Napa Cab. Myriad - Dr. Crane, continues to be one of my favorite Napa Cabs since 2010. Paired to perfection with steaks from Capital Grille, I wish we could spend every Saturday night with this bottle. Unfortunately the 2015 is already sold out. — 8 years ago

Natsuko Nishimura

9.6

カベルネソーヴィニヨン嫌いなアタシでもスッと飲める！かなり好みかも。 — 11 years ago

Jocholla

9.4

Beautiful perfumed nose, balance between heavy fruit forward cab and earthy Syrah. Perfect Halloween haunt. — 6 months ago

Frank Soldano

9.5

Drinking the 2016 in 2024. Deep rich color. Very nice legs. Earthy with leather notes bouquet. Very easy drinking. Deep ripe fruit with a slightly sweet finish. Low tannins. — 7 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

Simply one of the best domestic Syrahs, from the storied Bien Nacido vineyard. — a year ago

Brian Nickerson

9.2

Mike Smith should be knighted. — 3 years ago

Martin Sher

9.4

Delicious! Big match stick on the nose, followed by tangerine and peaches. — 4 years ago

Frank Heinz

9.4

Linda Rudolph brought this to us from South Africa — 5 years ago

Maya Kaczorowski

9.0

Very nice rose, very flavorful — 6 years ago

Bret Barker

9.2

I’ve reviewed this wine before - I prefer the 04 better:) but still great example for this producer. Medium bodied with dark cherry, graphite and little cedar. — 7 years ago

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Full bodied and spicy. Great with grilled ribs — 7 years ago

Emily Richey

9.0

Loved this. Not too rich, and yet still distinctly "chard." — 10 years ago

Sophie Klopfenstein

9.1

Beautiful and very well rounded. Less sweet than I usually like but still so tasty. Very full on the nose- hints of flush red fruit. Nice acidity and tannin balance. — 6 months ago

Inseon Hwang

9.5

Inky, black pepper, licorice, minerally finish. Young but will be amazing. — 7 months ago

Michael Chelus

9.2

Pear, lemon curd, slate, peach, Granny Smith apple and hints of petrol. Bold acidity and great minerality. — 8 months ago

Randall

9.6

Excellent. Deep, almost smoky flavor. — 2 years ago

J Chechik

9.3

Besides having a great, cool label - Herman Story wines are so spectacular. This is not your standard “red blend” & the Tempranillo/Petit Verdot give a great complexity. Easily paired w/ a huge range of food. — 4 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.2

Medium pink; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe strawberries, raspberry, red currant, mushroom, forest floor, limestone mineral; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, ripe red fruit and funky earthy perfume fills palate, big wine but well balanced, outstanding — 5 years ago

Liz Bird

9.2

Really light refreshing delish! — 6 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.2

Tooo smashable but at the same time easy to savour the endless red fruit spectrum. — 7 years ago

Jake Rubash

9.3

@Mike Smith + 2015 = 🔥🔥🔥 — 7 years ago

Michael Walker

9.3

Really nice port, not to sweet and great dark fruit flavor. — 10 years ago