3/30/2024 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

This is my second bottle of this wine. I rated the first a 92, and recall it being full bodied, complex, and extremely well-balanced. I don't know what happened with this second bottle, but it was thin, lighter bodied, and not particularly complex.

3/23/2024 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Big, meaty, full-bodied ... a typical Herman Story. This wine has aged wonderfully and is in a great place right now.

3/16/2024 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Too extracted and sweet, without enough structure. There are better options in this price range. I had heard a lot of positives about this wine, but was not impressed.

3/8/2024 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Very nice. This wine was much lighter than expected given its composition, but it is very well balanced and flavorful. Easy to pair easy to sip. It's a 2022 vintage, so still quite young, but ready to enjoy.

2/25/2024 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Tight, astringent. I didn't enjoy at all.

12/26/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Fruit forward and nice for the price.

12/2/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Very nice. Tannins are firm. Though it can be sipped alone, I prefer it with food.

11/25/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Herman Story continues to be my favorite winery for big, bold reds. This wine is amazing. It's in a great place now, and will likely remain here for a few more years. Patience in drinking this one has paid off.

11/24/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Quite a nice wine. Extremely versatile, well balanced, and easy to sip. Definitely recommend.

11/18/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Nothing to write home about ...

11/12/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Tasting great. 90 - 91 points.

11/11/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Very tight. Notes of pepper and smoke. Nothing wrong with it, but not for me.

11/8/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

If you're looking to reduce your wine consumption, just buy this wine. You won't be able to drink much of it. Maybe it's cherry syrup mislabeled as pinot noir?

Meomi used to be decent wine for the price. Not sure what went wrong here. Definitely not going to buy this again.

10/7/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Very crisp and clean. Some stone fruit, tropical fruit, and salinity. Bright acidity. Overall very nicely done.

9/24/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Floral and light fruit on the nose. Medium bodied for a Pinot. It was described as an old world meets new world style, which I would agree with.

9/23/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Big and bold, firm tannins, dark color. Pairs wonderfully with meat, but a bit too tannic to sip on its own.

9/16/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Tasty for the price.

9/15/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Dark in color, big and bold flavors, firm tannins. Good QPR.

8/5/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Good QPR

7/3/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Nice pinot. A little tight, but opened up by second day.

6/18/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Not bad at all, but not typical of Opolo zinfandel. A bit too tart and tannic. I don't typically age zinfandel too long, but I believe this one could age a while longer.

4/29/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Very tight initially. Definitely needed to open up a while, after which it was very enjoyable.

4/1/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Big, bold, complex ... delicious. Classic Herman Story.

3/12/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

This has to be the best Rose I've had in a long time ...

3/11/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Amazing. Time in bottle has done wonders for an already great wine.

3/4/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Just incredible. It's in the big, bold, classic Herman Story style, but this bottle just seemed more complex and refined than normal.

2/24/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Corked

2/12/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Something had gone wrong. Not typical TCA taint, but I don't know exactly what it was. Organic solvent on the nose, light and flowery on the palate. Not drinkable.

2/5/2023 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Just amazing. In the classic Tensley style, yet particularly well refined. I've enjoyed Thompson Vineyard syrah more than ever these past few vintages. Wish I had more of this.

1/28/2023 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Tight upon opening the bottle, but quickly opened up. This is a big, fully-extracted wine. Very nice with burgers.

11/12/2022 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

Corked!

6/18/2022 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Patience has been rewarding with this wine. It is drinking beautifully now. Big, rich, and very complex. Paired wonderfully with burgers.

4/8/2022 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Still tasting great in 2022

3/13/2022 - Central Coast Wino wrote:

A huge zin. Worth the wait!

2/10/2022 - Central Coast Wino Does not like this wine:

Light and thin. Just not much going on at all. I've had far better $8 wines.

10/14/2021 - Central Coast Wino Does not like this wine:

This is a pretty thin, lightweight pinot. I had a different expectation coming from Joey Tensley. I'd analogize it to a bargain grocery store pinot.

10/2/2021 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

One of my favorite wines from Andrew Murray. I didn't take notes, but can comment that this wine is big yet versatile.

7/17/2021 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Big, bold, and delicious. This wine is ready to drink, but I expect that it will hold up well for years to come.

6/3/2021 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Nice, light Chardonnay

5/23/2021 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Tasting wonderfully right now.

5/2/2021 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

A solid wine, but a bit on the tart side.

4/30/2021 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Rich, buttery Chardonnay. Very nicely done.

4/17/2021 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Big, bold Syrah in the typical Herman Story style. Drinking wonderfully now, and likely will age well for a few more years.

4/17/2021 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Big, bold Rhone white (I believe mostly Viognier)

3/28/2021 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

This might be the most intense rose I've ever consumed. Absolutely delicious. It's either a rose that wants to be a red, or a red that wants to be a rose.

2/5/2021 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

This wine has aged well, and can age for a good while longer.

1/10/2021 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Light Sangiovese. Very nice and easy to pair.

12/26/2020 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Relatively light for an Andrew Murray Syrah, but this quality made it easy to pair and a joy to sip. Very nicely done.

12/25/2020 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

Incredibly smooth and well-balanced Cali-style pinot.

12/19/2020 - Central Coast Wino Likes this wine:

This is a great Santa Barbara Syrah. It has a lot of fruit, but isn't a fruit bomb, and retains a lot of complexity. It's a high-quality Syrah that's well-structured, easy drinking, and sure to please a wine-loving crowd. It's very ready to drink now, but likely can be aged for a few more years.