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2014 Herman Story Larner Vineyard Red

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

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

96Jeb Dunnuck

...a fresh, lively perfume of flowers, blackberries, smoked meats and spice. Full-bodied, ethereally textured and seamless, with no hard edges and a seamless texture...

92Vinous / IWC

Smoke-accented blueberry and cherry liqueur aromas pick up peppery spice, licorice and mineral nuances with air. Fleshy and broad on the palate, offering sweet, deeply concentrated black and blue fruit flavors and hints of five-spice powder and vanilla. Spreads out steadily on a sweet, pliant finish shaped by supple, harmonious tannins.

91Wine Spectator

Big, ripe and loaded with smoky meat aromas, plus burly flavors of dark plum, grilled herb and licorice that linger toward well-framed tannins.

REGION

United States, California, South Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley

Santa Ynez Valley AVA is home to more wineries than any other area in Santa Barbara County. The appellation was established in 1983 and it includes a total of 76,800 acres, of which 1,500 acres are vineyards. Chardonnay is the dominant grape in this appellation, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. The appellation runs east and west with temperatures and microclimates changing significantly from warmer in the east to cool by the time the district gets close to the Pacific Ocean. In recent years Rhone-style wines have been successfully made here, and vineyards now are also planted to Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache, Mourvedre and Marsanne.

VINTAGE

2014 Herman Story Larner Vineyard Red

Syrah/Grenache