2006 Herman Story Grenache Larner Vineyard
Prezzo di mercato
Opzioni di acquisto
Note di degustazione
Inky ruby. Powerful cherry and cassis aromas are deep and brooding; surprisingly dark in personality for a grenache. Broad, palate-coating cherry and dark berry flavors are enlivened by baking spices and pick up a note of bitter chocolate on the back end. Pretty impressive for its sheer mass and in need of a grilled hunk of red meat. No way I'd have guessed this to be grenache though.
Punteggi della critica
Punteggio medio
Robert Parker
Jeb Dunnuck
Altre recensioni e punteggi
The bottled wines include the 2006 Grenache Larner Vineyard, which offers notes of raspberries and cherries, good purity, medium body, and a nicely layered feel. However, it does not reveal the depth, richness, or overall aromatic complexity already exhibited by its 2007 counterpart. Drink the 2006 over the next 2-3 years. A serious Central Coast producer, the Herman Story Winery builds up its strength and credibility with each new vintage. Kudos to winemaker Russell From. The barrel samples of 2007s I tasted display the freshness, elegance, superb purity, and concentration this vintage has produced. Tel. (805) 714-9966
Sporting a jet black, completely opaque color, the 2006 Herman Story Grenache Larner Vineyard is a powerhouse that just won’t quite and offers up decadent levels of dark fruit, blackberry, espresso roast, and vanilla aromas. Full bodied with awesome texture and a long, heady finish, this is massively concentrated and structured. I don’t think anyone would guess this as a Grenache based wine but it’s delicious none the less.