Don't look now but our Winemaker of the Year 2007 is bringing out the followup to his excellent 2005 vintage. Russell From has just released the pair of reds from his Herman Story Winery for 2006. Those who enjoyed the diverse selection of Russell's 2005 Syrah from such benchmark sites as Larner and White Hawk need to look no further than 2006 Nuts & Bolts - his Uber-four vineyard blend of these two sites along with Laetitia and Watch Hill. Yields were way down in individual parcels and upon inspection over a 30 hour period it appears nothing was lost from blending these four parcels together. Total production is only 550 cases.
The world-class Larner Vineyard was able to produce yet another stunner, the 2006 Grenache for Russell. This wine was quite tightly wound when first opened but unfolded beautifully over thirty hours with out gas.
Look for these wines in this Friday's Wilder Side of California. Vinfolio is honored to be the first retailer in the country to offer these wines together with reviews.
2006 Herman Story Syrah Nuts & Bolts Santa Barbara County, VF 95
2006 Herman Story Grenache Larner Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, VF 97
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