Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

A joint venture of Jorge Ordonez, Bodegas Borsao and Chris Ringland, located in the town of Bulbuente (Zaragoza) Spain. Alto Moncayo is the flagship of the winery. A single-grape variety of Garnacha, from vines between 40 and 70 years old, aged in new barrels for 20 months. Bold aromas of fruit and spice. On the palate black fruit flavors, rich and full-bodied, with complex spice. Fine tannins, savory, good structure ending with a smoky character. Very nice! — 6 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.1

1) Can’t believe I have not reviewed this wine yet. 2) Appears to have gone through a label change, from the leaf one I know and look for.

Dry Moscatel from Andalucia - Sierra de Malaga.

Clear pale lemon.

Graham cracker (old vine) on the nose, orange flower, honey. Very pretty.

Dry, Crisp clean and lemony, with same graham cracker, orange flower, and honey, with lime in the finish. Med+ body, Med finish.. 14% ABV

Very good, drink now.
I don’t drink a lot of muscat wines, but this is one I keep an eye out for. — 7 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. — 8 years ago

Jeremy Kinney

9.0

New Year's Eve Wine! — 8 years ago

Benjamin Hall Jr

8.9

Beautiful smoky Tempranillo ... One can literally taste So much of the terroir of the region ... Another masterpiece election by Jorge Ordonez! — 10 years ago

Melissa Gill

9.0

Pet nat business-funky, barnyard, yeasty with a little sweet — 10 years ago

Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

9.0

En nariz un moscato pero de los muy buenos . En boca un auténtico espectáculo, perfecto para competir con los moscatos... — 11 years ago

Aniruddha Mandke

9.0

Fine earthy wine. Perfect for having it without any food or with any cuisine (except spicy food). — 11 years ago

Kori Palestina

9.8

The most delicious and very light, delightful wine of my summer! — 12 years ago

Sarah Weese

9.0

Smells like you want to eat it. Full of berries but very masculine on the palate, west coast wine merchants — 12 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

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

Mike Reed

9.2

Wow! 2012 vintage opened August 2019. Incredible depth with tons of citrus fruit on the nose and lingering after. Loved this stuff! — 7 years ago

Olga

8.9

It’s nice pleasant wine with floral, bitter almond and citrus aromas. Dry, balanced acidity, alcohol and body. Quiet short length. — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Owned in collaboration with Chris Ringland, Jorge Ordonez, Miguel Gil and others, located in the Valley of La Aragona inside the Murcia district of Jumilla. Dark Ruby, purple edges, with aromas of black/blue fruits and spice. Cabernet/Monastrell blends shows blackberry and blueberry flavors, complex spice, tobacco and cacao with an earthy feel. The finish shows some leather notes, well structured, smooth tannins and should improve over next few years, too young to fully enjoy now. — 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 — 10 years ago

Stephanie Hinze

9.0

Delicious! Triga Alicante. A Jorge Ordoñez selection. Good price and perfect finish. My happy birthday treat! — 10 years ago

ja ramos

9.0

Vino muy bueno me gusta mucho en línea con los vinos de la sierra de malaga — 11 years ago

Kara

9.5

Easy white for any meal. — 11 years ago

Michael Wolfe

9.1

Mineral driven dry and slightly sparkling white. It's awesome! — 12 years ago

Miguel de Leon

Service Director/Wine Educator Casa Mono

9.4

Sunshine in a bottle. — 13 years ago

justin bedt

9.0

Nose of burnt honey, burnt caramel, burnt strawberry. Over ripe plum and peach.

Taste is a bright and clear peach. Like taking a bite of a ripe peach. Then falls into peach creme brulee. Long delicious finish — 6 years ago

Sebastian Corriere

9.3

At Bull and Bear w Kellie epically delicious! Number 2! — 7 years ago

Donald Williams

9.0

Lovely winery, lovely wine. Aged better than expected. — 7 years ago

with Bonnie

Colin Cahoon

9.1

Big and bold, the nose is cigar box and leather. On the palate dark fruit, tobacco, cocoa, leather and oak. Chewy tannic finish with fine acid. — 8 years ago

with Susan

Paul Montgomery

9.2

Very very tasty. — 9 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.6

Just amazing as usual and always special to share with our dear friends the Carabellis!!! — 10 years ago

with Janet, Jorge and 1 other

Mark Lindzy

9.3

2014 from 3L, most fucking delicious glou-glou I've tasted in a few months. Bright fruit, wet rocks, fine tannins and zippy acidity. Truly gluggable, thanks Jorge! — 11 years ago

with Josefa and Scott

Rachelle Mazar

8.9

Mild vegetal up front. Vibrant acidity on the mid palate with a pleasant spicy flavor. 14.99 — 11 years ago

with Martin

Monte McCullough

9.2

2011 vintage. Graphite and blackberry and cherry notes. I do like this wine. A Jorge Ordonez selection. He is good. — 12 years ago

with Allan and Whit

Nancy McCracken

9.6

Very tasty! Smooth. A little spicy. Is that plum? — 13 years ago