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2011 Herman Story Late Bloomer Grenache

Light label condition issue

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

It's an awesome Grenache that gives up lots of kirsch, blackberries, sweet licorice, spice-box and dried underbrush. Full-bodied, sexy and seamless, it shows more and more spice characteristics with time in the glass, has a great mid-palate...and no shortage of length on the finish.

93Vinous / IWC

Fresh red fruit and floral pastille scents are complicated by hints of smoky minerals, allspice and white pepper. Graceful, focused and alluringly sweet, displaying excellent focus to its fresh black raspberry, spicecake and lavender pastille flavors. This smooth, open-knit Grenache offers a suave blend of richness and finesse, with no excess fat. Finishes sappy and very long, with smooth tannins coming in slowly.

91Wine Spectator

Plush and ripe, yet maintains a focused structure at the core. Floral raspberry aromas pair with zesty, rich flavors of baked cherry, licorice and spiced caramel.

TYPE

Red Wine, Grenache

One of the most popular red varieties planted, it ripens late and prefers hot dry climates. It probably originated in Spain, where it is still widely grown. Grenache is best known for its use in Southern Rhone wines, including those of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.