Herman Story Nuts and Bolts Syrah 2013
Dining at son Ryan's for dinner, he opened this Herman Story Nuts and Bolts Syrah. I own several vintages of this wine including this vintage but have not tasted it so this was a treat to get a highly anticipated preview of this label.
This label from Russel From, Herman Story winemaker and proprietor is a tribute label from one of those producer's with a sense of humor.
Every Herman Story label tells the story on the rear label, "Herman Story was a Rancher, Logger, Swapper, Banker, Philanthropist, a teller of tales and my Grandfather. - Russel From, winemaker, proprietor.:
This is a unique, creative and imaginative branding strategy. The entire portfolio of Herman Story wines have artistic photo art labels with various clever whimsical names such as Bolt Cutter, Milk & Honey, Casual Encounters, On the Road and this one, Nuts and Bolts, and a white Rhone blend called Tomboy, a 'white wine for the red wine drinker'.
The Herman Story lineup ... each label tells a story ... an interesting library ... and of course the image art changes from vintage to vintage to make it more intriguing ...
Herman Story offer more ... including several vineyard designated or single varietal selections as well.
I am normally not a huge fan of Paso Robles wines and I know this label regularly gets highest ratings, but this exceeded my expectations on all levels. I can't wait to delve deeper into the portfolio and sample more of their wines.
Herman Story "Nuts & Bolts" California Syrah 2013
This is 100% Syrah sourced from estate vineyards and select growers from the greater Central Coast region. This is a big bold expressive powerful bruiser that packs jammy flavorful fruit but is approachable, delicious and delightful to drink. Its not for the feint of heart but is smooth enough for casual sipping, or stands up to hearty cheeses and BBQ.
This vintage release got 96 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and 92 points from Vinous.
Robert Parker writes, "A wine that stood out in my Paso Robles tasting was the 2013 Syrah Nuts and Bolts. Made from 100% Syrah that saw 16 months in 70% new French oak, it's the greatest vintage of this cuvee I've tasted and it offers off the hook notes of creme de cassis, melted licorice, caramelized meats, pepper and crushed flowers. Full-bodied, voluptuous and hedonistic, it's also seamless and balanced, with ultra-fine tannin,
no hard edges and blockbuster length."
Winemaker Russell From says, "It is a no holds barred expression of Syrah that chases flavor at nearly any cost."
Dark inky purple, full bodied, concentrated structured full flavorful fruits but nicely balanced and approachable, black and blue fruits with notes of spice, cherry cola notes, hints of black olive and pepper.
RM 93 points.
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=2028299
https://www.hermanstorywines.com/
Dining at son Ryan's for dinner, he opened this Herman Story Nuts and Bolts Syrah. I own several vintages of this wine including this vintage but have not tasted it so this was a treat to get a highly anticipated preview of this label.
This label from Russel From, Herman Story winemaker and proprietor is a tribute label from one of those producer's with a sense of humor.
Every Herman Story label tells the story on the rear label, "Herman Story was a Rancher, Logger, Swapper, Banker, Philanthropist, a teller of tales and my Grandfather. - Russel From, winemaker, proprietor.:
This is a unique, creative and imaginative branding strategy. The entire portfolio of Herman Story wines have artistic photo art labels with various clever whimsical names such as Bolt Cutter, Milk & Honey, Casual Encounters, On the Road and this one, Nuts and Bolts, and a white Rhone blend called Tomboy, a 'white wine for the red wine drinker'.
The Herman Story lineup ... each label tells a story ... an interesting library ... and of course the image art changes from vintage to vintage to make it more intriguing ...
Herman Story offer more ... including several vineyard designated or single varietal selections as well.
I am normally not a huge fan of Paso Robles wines and I know this label regularly gets highest ratings, but this exceeded my expectations on all levels. I can't wait to delve deeper into the portfolio and sample more of their wines.
Herman Story "Nuts & Bolts" California Syrah 2013
This is 100% Syrah sourced from estate vineyards and select growers from the greater Central Coast region. This is a big bold expressive powerful bruiser that packs jammy flavorful fruit but is approachable, delicious and delightful to drink. Its not for the feint of heart but is smooth enough for casual sipping, or stands up to hearty cheeses and BBQ.
This vintage release got 96 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and 92 points from Vinous.
Winemaker Russell From says, "It is a no holds barred expression of Syrah that chases flavor at nearly any cost."
Dark inky purple, full bodied, concentrated structured full flavorful fruits but nicely balanced and approachable, black and blue fruits with notes of spice, cherry cola notes, hints of black olive and pepper.
RM 93 points.
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=2028299
https://www.hermanstorywines.com/
