2007 Herman Story Grenache 'On The Road'
Italian plum, raspberry and chocolate coco powder unfolds a spicy, savory palate of smooth white pepper, toasted caraway, shortbread and freshly baked marzipan. The palate shows spiced and fleshy flavors of ginger bread, bright red currants, orange, violets, and bourbon-soaked desserts. Finishing with feel it in your gums tannin, this wine accomplishes balance with the help of a weight/texture not seen in almost any domestic Grenache based wines (read: SILKY BUT POWERFUL!). (DRINK NOW: with 1-2 hour decant; CELLAR: 8+ years)