Herman Story’s HOT NEW WINE Series have arrived! 

Herman Story is the “story” of tall tales, Wrangler Jeans, and bold wines crafted by Russell P. From. This winery has become a real head-turner since it was created just a decade ago. Russell is a real “Rhone Ranger” and that has not escaped the notice of numerous publications garnering many 94-96 point ratings and creating a real “cult-like” following. For many, Nuts & Bolts functions as the Herman Story Gateway Drug. Each vintage delivers a Syrah of exceptional structure, body and power. Nuts & Bolts is built of the most opulent, expressive Syrah barrels in the cellar.

Herman Story 2022 “Nuts & Bolts” Syrah, Paso Robles
GGWC 69.99
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Winemaker Notes: “Grandma always told you: never get into an Old West-style duel with a flintlock-wielding grizzly bear. But now, you’ve gone and completely ignored that advice. First pace, charred raspberry tree bark. Second pace, leather quivers full of white flowers. Third pace, molasses marble mushroom stew. Fourth pace, roast brisket meat hooks. Fifth, mulberry maple-hilted bowie knives. Then you turn to find razor-sharp claws, mineral-tinged fisticuffs, and the answer to the lingering question of how gram-gram got that scar.”

Vinous 95 Points: “The Herman Story Nuts & Bolts is mostly Syrah with a dollop of co-fermented Viognier, wafting up with a pretty yet complex blend of black raspberry, smoky sage and confectionary spice. This flows easily across the palate, juicy and supple, guided by vibrant acidity that propels its ripe red and black fruits. The wine finishes dramatically long with chalky tannins and sour citrus hints that add tension. Yet through it all, the mouth waters for more. So much power, yet so much freshness. Nicely done!”

Herman Story 2022 “First Time Caller” Petite Sirah Paso Robles
GGWC 69.99
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Winemaker Notes: “: It’s midnight at the MGM recording studio and Sammy Davis Jr.’s on the mic. Rat Pack gathered in blueberry silk Armani suits, Dark chocolate leather booths, Shou Pu-erh tea in mahogany mugs, red velvet vocals crooned into a Shure SM56. Word to the sound engineer is: turn up the earth and spice. Fade in the quatre épices. Let the sweet black sesame echo. Then Sinatra’s looking your way and calling for backup vocals. You might’ve come to sweep the floors, but you’ll leave as a superstar.”

Vinous 96 Points: “Woodsy and exotic in the glass, the First Time Caller, a varietal Petite Sirah, wafts up with a blend of wild blueberries, violets, and confectionary spice. This is silky-smooth with chalky mineral tones and a pretty inner sweetness. Masses of tart wild briary fruits drench the palate in youthful concentration. The 2021 finishes long and lightly tannic with teeth staining dark fruits and fine-grained tannins. An air of lavender slowly fades.

Herman Story 2021 “On the Road” Grenache Paso Robles
GGWC 69.99
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Winemaker Notes: “A fever dream of watching John Wick and Willy Wonka in the most unlikely of buddy cop comedies. Charred plum pistol kickback meets cherry Fun Dip. Worn leather jackets drive while strawberry gumdrops ride shotgun. Star anise attitude and Swedish fish wisecracks play bad cop-good cop while interrogating perps. Cruising streets of lavender twilight and tobacco haze, one sweet-talks their way out of trouble, the other shoots first and asks questions never. But when the red-faced commish threatens to pull them from the case, you can bet they’ll get their man.”

Jeb Dunnuck 96 Points: “Based on 100% Grenache from a handful of great sites in the Central Coast (Slide Hill, Full Draw, Bien Nacido, and Rolph vineyards), the On the Road spent a whopping 30 months in 70% new French oak. It has gorgeous black cherry, kirsch, melted licorice, and roasted garrigue-like aromatics that carry to a full-bodied, concentrated, yet broad and expansive red with ripe tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. “

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