Herman Story

On The Road Grenache

9.061 ratings
8.36 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
Scott Vetterman

Very black cherry, heavy.

Very black cherry, heavy.

1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2015
Sondra Bernstein

Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook

9.2

Jammy big and bold expressive

Jammy big and bold expressive

Apr 16th, 2016
Cameron Hoppas

Dark, rich, blackberry jam, sweet oak. Complex, but hot and sweet. Ripe and clumsy wine.

Dark, rich, blackberry jam, sweet oak. Complex, but hot and sweet. Ripe and clumsy wine.

Feb 6th, 2016
Peter J.

Gross. Boozy gooey and offensively big

Gross. Boozy gooey and offensively big

Apr 14th, 2015
Joseph Barsky

2013 Vintage. 16.1% Alcohol. Strawberry/cherry fruit and lush mouthfeel.

2013 Vintage. 16.1% Alcohol. Strawberry/cherry fruit and lush mouthfeel.

Feb 18th, 2020
Joseph Barsky

2013 Vintage. Big, concentrated Grenache. Lovely raspberry nose and juicy fruit.

2013 Vintage. Big, concentrated Grenache. Lovely raspberry nose and juicy fruit.

Jun 25th, 2018
Kirk F
9.1

Huge wine yet nicely balanced which masked the high abv. Damn Russell makes a fine Grenache.

Huge wine yet nicely balanced which masked the high abv. Damn Russell makes a fine Grenache.

Nov 18th, 2017
Jake Rubash

Huge but enough balance. Definitely needs a steak

Huge but enough balance. Definitely needs a steak

Jan 14th, 2017
Ben Harris

Better on day two. Decanted for a couple of hours prior to consuming. Over the top.

Better on day two. Decanted for a couple of hours prior to consuming. Over the top.

Nov 27th, 2016
Ryan Mayes

More like a Syrah than a Grenache. Huge.

More like a Syrah than a Grenache. Huge.

Sep 7th, 2016