It is a 10🙌🏼 I may find a beer this good again in my life but it's incredible and happens to be local. it's been my favorite for awhile, some better some worse that's alcohol for you. Part of it is A) amazing beer B) distributed nearby so fresh off the line. It's 100% Mosaic, which gives off subtle pine on the nose and palette and hefty notes of tangerine and pineapple on the nose. The aroma is strong, the flavor is smooth with a tingle. They don't add as much additional hops at the end (which is what gives the extra big bitterness in IPAs like SN Torpedo, some Stone, etc.). It's clean and fun. It's a bummer that after you try something dozens of times it's not as amazing in the moment as you remember.. but if you get the right batch.. It's game-changing. Note the GABF gold for a brewing company 2 years old at the time. Must visit brewery on the central coast. — 8 years ago
Excellent oaky buttery chardonnay. Elegant. One of our favorites. — 9 years ago
Rolando Herrera makes a wonderful blend, with soft edges. Bing Cherry. Chocolate undertones. — 9 years ago
Had this with espresso at the suggestion of @Jaime Herrera — 10 years ago
Wow! Rolando Herrera!!!! — 12 years ago
Fun label terrific WC IPA — 6 years ago
Hallon, jästigt, lätt, apelsin — 6 years ago
Go Local (in case u r from the Monterey Bay). Hazy. Creamy. Light in color. Hitting the spot with these Nelson hops. — 7 years ago
2010 Herrera Selecion Rolando Jr, Napa. Opaque garnet color, full bodied, balanced tannins. Black cherry, cola, pepper, earth, vanilla notes. After some air, silky mouthfeel, long finish. Beautifully integrated, drinking well right now. — 7 years ago
Muy balanceado y muy picante perfecto para tapear incluso para comer con vino 12 € — 8 years ago
Really enjoyed this chardonnay - totally Carneros. However, what I enjoyed even more is the story of the winemaker, Rolando Herrera and how this wine came to be! — 8 years ago
Very delicate. Light on the palate with essences of allspice and Carmel. Dry and delicious 😋. — 9 years ago
Big, bold and outstanding. A little more dark fruit heavy than some of its argentinean relatives. — 9 years ago
Wow. Delicious, smokey, bold. — 10 years ago
Fantastic big cab from Rolando Herrera — 11 years ago
Sept 17, 2014 Bounarotti : Chuy Herrera, ESS, NOS — 11 years ago
Another excellent blend by Mi Sueño. I drank it young, very fruity and well balanced. Could sit in the cellar at least five more years. — 6 years ago
Really nice wine. Beautiful color with just a hint of straw. Crisp and fruit forward. This is well done especially for a grape not easy to grow in NC. — 6 years ago
A little gem. Made by Rolando Herrera. Smooth fruit. Balanced finish. — 7 years ago
Not a sour. And sorry for the long story I'm about to tell but about to advertise for you guys a great future craft brew brand. It's one of the best stouts I've had. Had it at least 30 times and it's always on spot perfect. Look up this brewery, they've been around 3 years and their record with GABF is on point with what I taste and that makes me happy it's local. I've been going here for 3 years since college and now that they have cans distributed across the east and west coast... I've gotta say this is the dream if your local products.
It really is what I scored it, and it's only their second best beer. Even other brewhouses like deschutes, ballast point won't get this much respect from me and I lived in San Diego for a time bowing to the original sculpin recipe before they sold out. The expression of cacao nibs on this are AMAZING. Clear as day, in your face. Stands out heavily with a creamy burly texture. The finish is smooth and clean at 5.5% alcohol for a young nitro release. They distribute to west and east coast now.. they're the next ballast point/Sierra Nevada you name it. Every night there's at least 150 covers at this bar year round, I'll leave it at that. Mai Tai PA is the next legendary beer though. #thebestpartofwakingup #superfanboy — 8 years ago
Gracias @Jaime Herrera !!! — 9 years ago
I'd drink a lot more Petite Verdot if it tasted like this! — 10 years ago
Sept 17, 2014 Bounarotti : Chuy Herrera, ESS, NOS — 11 years ago
Rolando Herrera is brilliant! For being mostly a Chard, Cab and Pinot producer; he really nailed it out of the park. Goes fantastic with oysters and good friends!!! — 11 years ago
Ming L
Mesmerizing nose of rich, slightly ripe red and black fruits that are unmistakably Napa, licorice, prune, smoked meat, black tea, dark chocolate, dried mushroom, cigar box, all tightly knit together. The palate was equally impressive with warm soft texture and complex layer. The full body is self-assured with power and grace. Velvety tannins still has baby teeth. And the lightly spiced and sweet finish lasts for minutes.
A complete wine at 15 years, but will reach perfection in another 5-10 years. — 6 years ago