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White
2014 Herman Story Viognier Tomboy
Viognier
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Barbara County
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Community Tasting Notes 24
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sayward wrote: 90 points
November 16, 2022 - Still going strong. Drank with sushi. Still had some nice fruit. Drink up.
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VlgJeff wrote: 89 points
May 17, 2021 - We gave this bottle a 20 minute slo-ox based on our previous TN earlier this year. For whatever reason (?bottle variation?) we found this bottle to be more enjoyable than the previous one. The color was a medium yellow. The nose was very aromatic with honeysuckle and tangerine notes. The medium to plus bodied palate showed the same tangerine and honeysuckle, along with some peach, some lemon, and a touch of minerality. The acidity is quite juicy, but balancing, and the finish showed neither bitterness nor heat (from the 15.6% abv). Still recommend drinking up soon.
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timtom Does not like this wine: 84 points
January 15, 2021 - This has some redeeming qualities, all of which are overpowered by the alcohol on both nose and palette. I’ve really enjoyed some Herman Story reds but the style didn’t work for me in this bottle of white. Perhaps it was just past its prime.
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VlgJeff wrote: 86 points
January 7, 2021 - PnP, chilled. Took about 15 minutes to open, so aerate first. Very aromatic with floral/perfume notes. The medium to plus bodied palate showed some stone fruits (peach), with touches of tropical fruit and minerality. The acidity is quite juicy and a bit more than needed for balance. The finish, however, is marred by obvious bitterness, and a touch of heat from the 15.6% abv.
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Central Coast Wino wrote: flawed
September 7, 2019 - Heavy TCA taint. :-(
Will return for replacement/credit.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2014
- Type White
- Producer Herman Story
- Varietal Viognier
- Designation Tomboy
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Barbara County
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 67 (22%)
- Consumed 238 (78%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
91% Like It 23 votes
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- VarietyViognier
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Barbara County
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