Herman Story

Bolt Cutter Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.028 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Baking Spices, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Tobin Trevarthen

Bordeaux blend. Cab/Cab Franc pops out. Nice finish. Tootsie roll...

Bordeaux blend. Cab/Cab Franc pops out. Nice finish. Tootsie roll...

Aug 5th, 2015
jarred gild

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

8.9

jam-packed

jam-packed

Dec 13th, 2014
TheSkip

This wine needs to be the official state of wine of my beloved Maine! Incredible nose. Totally intoxicating. Like fresh blueberry pie. The palate is similar with clove and blackberry mixed with blueberry. A touch more complexity on palate would have pushed this over the top. Firm and structured tannins. Would love to see what 5 years brings from this bottle. From what I can tell, this is only second vintage.

This wine needs to be the official state of wine of my beloved Maine! Incredible nose. Totally intoxicating. Like fresh blueberry pie. The palate is similar with clove and blackberry mixed with blueberry. A touch more complexity on palate would have pushed this over the top. Firm and structured tannins. Would love to see what 5 years brings from this bottle. From what I can tell, this is only second vintage.

Jul 31st, 2016
Eric Adams

Very well balanced wine.

Very well balanced wine.

Nov 30th, 2015
Joe Conti

Ripe red fruits. Some green pepper. Menthol or eucalyptus. A little young still. Will try again in a couple years

Ripe red fruits. Some green pepper. Menthol or eucalyptus. A little young still. Will try again in a couple years

Nov 24th, 2015
Joel Wachbrit

Big and jammy. High alcohol but doesn't get in the way. I get the oak and licorice notes along with spice and fruit fruit fruit. Nice but a little over the top.

Big and jammy. High alcohol but doesn't get in the way. I get the oak and licorice notes along with spice and fruit fruit fruit. Nice but a little over the top.

Aug 15th, 2015
Tom Walsh

Another big full rhone red from Herman Story

Another big full rhone red from Herman Story

Jul 19th, 2015
Bridget Meagher

Solid structure, mellow notes for '12.

Solid structure, mellow notes for '12.

Jul 17th, 2015
Cole Dowsley

Dig it

Dig it

Jun 18th, 2015