Paul T HB

9.4

Not your typical California or French Rose, but $14.00 on sale it works
Definitely will decant my 2nd bottling

Winery Notes,
Honorío Rubio is a Riojano white and rosé specialist. In a land best known for its incredibly age-worthy reds, among many die-hards out there it is undoubtedly the traditional whites which represent Rioja's finest and most original wines. We would add as well the barrel aged rosés, which are incredibly rare (Lopez de Heredia's has not been available for over 5 years, and we hear that they will finally have a little bit of the next release, 2008, in 2018!) Honorío makes an absolutely killer rosé, from some of his oldest Viura and Garnacha, briefly macerated and co-fermented, then aged 16 months in used barrels (which previously held his Lias Finas white wine). An inimitable, rich and bright, incredibly food friendly style of rosé. — 6 years ago

Paco Suro

9.1

This was really interesting. Floral. On skins for a year is what I think I heard. But light in color. — 7 years ago

Steve Rura

9.3

Outstanding aged Navarra. Ready to drink now. Earthy raisin notes, but holding on to the right amount of smooth acidity. 70% Tempranillo, 30% Cab, 13.5% alc #garagiste — 9 years ago

Bruno Duarte

9.4

#muitoleve #refrecante #baixotanino #poucofrutado — 9 years ago

Sebastian Koncurat

9.2

2008 was an outstanding vintage in Rioja, hence the 'Honoratus' mention on the label. 100% Viura from old vines in 'El Villar', Rioja Alavesa, Spain. 50% fermented in French and American oak. A developing white wine with a lot of life and love in the wine making process — 10 years ago

Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.9

Vintage 2014 seville orange little spritz very dry and a hint of bitter at back when first opened up. Less bitter after ten minutes. — 10 years ago

Yvor Nateta

9.1

Color rubio intenso. Aroma frutos rojos. De medio cuerpo, redondo. — 6 years ago

Amy Huson

9.0

Pear, lemon, green apple, and orange blossom aromas, which continue on the palate with a nice chalky minerality. Superb acidity that really makes my mouth water. This is a great Verdejo! — 7 years ago

Clarke Gasper

9.2

Blue and black fruit with sweet spices, ash, and menthol. Definitely decant! — 8 years ago

with Matthew

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.3

Fantastic #moscatel #muscat from #navarra floral delicate and light. Dangerously quaffable — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.2

Frankincense and myrrh, I feel like I am in a manger scene hanging out with some kings. Toast, roasted wood and oaky aromas open up to spice seasoning with a lashing of salt and acidity. Made in a solera style from multiple vintages this is a unique wine in every way. A heady Viura Rioja blanco experience, I highly recommend it. #newschoolrioja — 9 years ago

Emily Anderson

9.0

Got this to go with homemade steak tacos - delicious! Full-bodied, but not heavy; on the dry side, but flavorful. — 10 years ago

with Michael

Noble Cloche

9.1

This 2013 is nice and fruity, and a great value. Has crushed it with both pork and tuna! — 11 years ago

great.lena

8.9

Black currant nose. Mild tannins, velvety warm finish. — 7 years ago

David Morera

9.3

Qe narizzz!!! Que boca!!
Aleman? No! Gallegooo.
Excelente. — 7 years ago

Sebastian Koncurat

9.0

Can really an organically farmed and biodynamic - single vineyard Rioja costs just 17$ on the shelves? Well, yes and is so unforgettable delicious. Notes of clove and tobacco pipe combined with juicy red fruit. Tannin are somehow chalky. acidity is medium+. 100% sourced from cool climate -high altitude vineyards in El Villar, Rioja Alavesa — 8 years ago

Jonathan Kozaczuk

9.1

Medium+ bodied with a pleasant acidity. Blackberry, black tea, and madeira flavors with some other nutty and herbal/woodsy notes especially notable on the finish. — 9 years ago

Kacy Fortner

9.0

beautiful color, strong flowery nose. somehow this wine was on special. need to go back and get more!! — 9 years ago

with Emily

Katie Napolitano

10

My go-to red for every day pleasure — 10 years ago

An Seung hyun

9.0

Unexpectedly good and delicious wine and very good price as daily wines. A little dark purple color. And ripe red berry's nose and taste. About 30min glass breathing made me very happy. — 10 years ago