Herman Story

On The Road Grenache

9.166 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
California, USA
Grenache
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

Always great. Opened this and was big out of the gate still. Not too much. Put it in the fridge overnight. The next day it drank beautifully. Smooth and balanced with ripe fruit. Great wine!

Always great. Opened this and was big out of the gate still. Not too much. Put it in the fridge overnight. The next day it drank beautifully. Smooth and balanced with ripe fruit. Great wine!

Sep 7th, 2020
Michael Herzog

Awesome nose of blue, dark fruit and pipe tobacco. These Herman Story wines just get so much better after five or so years. The time for the alcohol to resolve itself really counts. Love it.

Awesome nose of blue, dark fruit and pipe tobacco. These Herman Story wines just get so much better after five or so years. The time for the alcohol to resolve itself really counts. Love it.

Jul 25th, 2020
Michael Herzog

All the typical Grenache notes and this one I think is peaking. Nice.

All the typical Grenache notes and this one I think is peaking. Nice.

Jul 5th, 2020
Michael Herzog

Just beautiful. Amazing dark fruit, coffee, savory. Everyone raved.

Just beautiful. Amazing dark fruit, coffee, savory. Everyone raved.

Sep 15th, 2019
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Excellent tasting with Chris!

Mix of ruby and garnet red. Elegant nose with cinnamon, purple flowers, roses and darker berries. Strong acidity and warm mouthfeel. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Darker on the palate than the nose with notes of blackcurrants, cassis, and nutmeg. Medium plus finish. Made of 100% Grenache. Fruit comes from 9 coastal vineyards. Drink from 2018 till 2024.

Excellent tasting with Chris!

Mix of ruby and garnet red. Elegant nose with cinnamon, purple flowers, roses and darker berries. Strong acidity and warm mouthfeel. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Darker on the palate than the nose with notes of blackcurrants, cassis, and nutmeg. Medium plus finish. Made of 100% Grenache. Fruit comes from 9 coastal vineyards. Drink from 2018 till 2024.

May 11th, 2017
Tobin Trevarthen

A big fruit forward wine, that can stand on its own.

A big fruit forward wine, that can stand on its own.

Nov 27th, 2016
Brad Hemmer

Big & bold for sure. Baking spice, pepper, blackberry, black cherry. A little hot for me but the fruit still came through.

Big & bold for sure. Baking spice, pepper, blackberry, black cherry. A little hot for me but the fruit still came through.

Nov 16th, 2015
Brian Tuite

Big for a Grenache.

Big for a Grenache.

Jul 24th, 2014
Allison Rector

Date night, Sugar Fish in quarantine!!

Date night, Sugar Fish in quarantine!!

May 17th, 2020
Joseph Barsky

2013 Vintage. 16.1% Alcohol. Massive Grenache. Yum.

2013 Vintage. 16.1% Alcohol. Massive Grenache. Yum.

Jan 11th, 2020