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Smash City

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

Herman Story Smash City Pinot Noir from the Santa Maria Valley is an absolute delight for any red wine enthusiast. This wine, with its enchanting deep ruby color, is known for its vibrant and expressive character. Santa Maria Valley's unique microclimate imparts a distinct freshness and purity to this wine, enhancing the intricate flavors and elegant structure for which Pinot Noir is celebrated. Expect a medium-bodied experience that beautifully balances a bright and lively acidity with graceful, soft tannins. The fruit intensity is superb, showcasing prominent, juicy red berries, dark cherries, and hints of blackcurrant. Subtle undertones of earthiness and spice add complexity and depth, making every sip a voyage of flavors. Renowned for its impeccable craftsmanship, Herman Story Smash City is a refined yet approachable Pinot Noir that is both food-friendly and an excellent stand-alone choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Roasted Chicken, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Smoked Meats

Region:


Santa Maria Valley
Santa Maria Valley

One hundred forty miles northwest of Los Angeles, the Santa Maria Valley is one of California's finest wine regions. Sun-baked and dry, yet river-fed and cooled by Pacific Ocean airflow, the wide east-west valley produces some of North America's most impeccably balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With its long growing season, grapes ripen slowly here, developing layers of flavor and fragrance. Moving inland, the extra warmth allows Bordeaux, Rhône, and Piedmont grape varieties to ripen entirely, producing richly seductive wines. Santa Maria Valley is California's second-oldest AVA, straddling both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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