Herman Story 2021 “On the Road” Grenache Santa Barbara – 96 Points

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: “Red and black fruits, peppery herbs, and sappy flowers, as well as some spicy wood, all emerge from the 2021 Grenache On The Road, a richly textured, full-bodied Grenache that has a layered, opulent mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and one hell of a beautiful finish. All Grenache from the Slide Hill, Bien Nacido, and Larner vineyards, brought up in 80% new French oak for 30 months, drink bottles through 2032.“

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