Herman Story

Smash City California Pinot Noir

9.19 ratings

9.61 pro ratings

California, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Weijie Shi (Jay)

9.6

Darker than usual Pinot. Smoky, rustic, even blood, violet, plum, leather and a little bit passion fruit on the nose. On the palate, it is highly extracted, plum, sour cherry, med-high tannin, good structure. Not a typical Pinot at all, even bolder than most California Pinot, I'm very impressed by this. ❤️ 15.1% alc. 2014 vintage

Darker than usual Pinot. Smoky, rustic, even blood, violet, plum, leather and a little bit passion fruit on the nose. On the palate, it is highly extracted, plum, sour cherry, med-high tannin, good structure. Not a typical Pinot at all, even bolder than most California Pinot, I'm very impressed by this. ❤️ 15.1% alc. 2014 vintage

Oct 29th, 2016

9.2

Interesting Pinot, dark and deep up front yet also light on the palate.

Interesting Pinot, dark and deep up front yet also light on the palate.

Aug 24th, 2025

9.1

All smoke and fruit

All smoke and fruit

Mar 20th, 2017

9.3

Love Herman Story ❤️

Love Herman Story ❤️

Nov 24th, 2016

9.2

❤️💙💜 wow

❤️💙💜 wow

Mar 3rd, 2016

9.0

Like everything else Russell does , over the top !

Like everything else Russell does , over the top !

Feb 28th, 2016

8.8

Derrick had this 9 years ago

Derrick had this 9 years ago

Apr 24th, 2016

9.0

Tom had this 10 years ago

Tom had this 10 years ago

Feb 28th, 2016

9.1

Jake had this 10 years ago

Jake had this 10 years ago

Nov 24th, 2015