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2011 Herman Story Grenache Late Bloomer
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Vintage: 2011
Varietals: 100% Grenache
Appellation: California
Vineyards: Alamo Creek, Terra Bella, Santa Barbara Highlands, Vogelzang, Murmur
Oak: 25% New French Oak (36 Months)
Alc: 15.8%
563 cases made
TASTING NOTES
Lawrence of Arabia’s favorite secret Saharan oasis: lush, pure, refined and exotic. Clove spiced blackberry, dragon fruit, anise seed, fruit tagine, softened cinnamon stick, kaleidoscopic Persian rug, cardamom and revived cherry, all wrapped together with a bluster of cool, sage infused air and the familiar embrace of an old friend.
DRINK NOW: 30 minute decant, CELLAR: 4-6 years
Varietals: 100% Grenache
Appellation: California
Vineyards: Alamo Creek, Terra Bella, Santa Barbara Highlands, Vogelzang, Murmur
Oak: 25% New French Oak (36 Months)
Alc: 15.8%
563 cases made
TASTING NOTES
Lawrence of Arabia’s favorite secret Saharan oasis: lush, pure, refined and exotic. Clove spiced blackberry, dragon fruit, anise seed, fruit tagine, softened cinnamon stick, kaleidoscopic Persian rug, cardamom and revived cherry, all wrapped together with a bluster of cool, sage infused air and the familiar embrace of an old friend.
DRINK NOW: 30 minute decant, CELLAR: 4-6 years