Victor Quiroz

9.3

Comida 10 de Mayo en casa de los von Mohr — 4 years ago

mbo

9.5

Fog theory red blend 2017 los olivos california 14.3 paso robles — 5 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.1

Yo prefero el Torrentes, pero....es un crazy value. — 5 years ago

with Camille

Livio Pastorino

8.9

Otra de mis cepas favoritas “bonarda” dicen que acompaña a la malbec en los viñedos argentinos. Lo compartí con amigos con pastas y diferentes salsas, de segundo una ensalada de tomate con palta y lechuga, me gusto. En vista color rojo brillante, frutas rojas y negras en nariz, fresco cuerpo medio, equilibrado invita a tomarlo, costo beneficio excelente, temperatura de servicio 16 a 18 C° Saludos #winelovers #winelover #pisco #piscolover #Lima #Perú #vino #vinos #argentina #Peru #vinosdeargentina

— 6 years ago

sasha

9.0

los altos. intense berries to start. strong tannins. balanced big wine — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This wine is called "Poise." On the nose, the fruits are combination of candied, tart and just a touch sour all at the same time. The fruit on the palate are ripe; Banana w/peel, pineapple, Meyer lemons, green & golden apple & lime candy. Soft/delicate minerality, spice that's subtle but builds as it sits on the palate, dry top soil and yellow florals/lilies. The body is medium. It's slightly waxy & oily. There's a honey beeswax quality. Banana w/peel, pineapple, Meyer lemons, green & golden apple, lime candy, grapefruit, soft/delicate, powdery minerality, dry top soil, brilliant round acidity, yellow florals/lilies and a long, rich, well polished finish. Most of the photos were sent to me by Elena from Top. One of their vineyards, Stanley Barrios (Owner/Winemaker), barrel storage & tasting area, some of their beautiful fruit and some rows of vines. Producer notes and history...Stanley Barrios was born in Los Angeles and raised in Inglewood California. Stanley got into wine after he met Nick Elliott of Nicora at a wine storage facility in North Hollywood where he was pouring his wines. At the time, Stanley was getting deeply involved in wine. He read all winemaking materials he could get his hands on. The day he met Nick he convinced him to let him intern in his cellar and worked his first harvest in 2013. Stanley still holds his investment firm job in Los Angeles. He and his wife started TOP in 2014. They both shared a passion for wine and had talked about starting a winery but with limited resources and living in Los Angeles the idea of starting their own winery seemed far-fetched. When opportunity knocked, they rushed to the opportunity. They chose a spinning top as their logo. For them, it's a metaphor for balance. Life is constantly in motion, but seldom in balance. Right now, they make wine in small quantities...only 200 cases their first vintage. In 2015, they produced about 500 cases and the 2016 vintage about 800 cases. They mainly focus on Rhone varietals; Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, and Roussanne. They are very minimalistic in cellar and try not to get in the way of what the grapes want to do. I have said this many times, if you have good fruit get out of it's way. If you don't, bring in lots of influences...like over oaking it etc.. Good to see a young producer know that earlier in their career. Nice job on the Poise. — 8 years ago

Molly Vander Velde

9.6

Not too sweet. Superb flavor and just the right tart — 5 years ago

Greg Helmer

8.9

Great table wine even fine for an evening just enjoying a bottle. Clean simple and tasty. — 5 years ago

Jose Luis Rivera

9.1

Uvas procedentes de las zonas altas de los viñedos más viejos, situadas en los términos de Samaniego, Laguardia, y Leza, a 580 metros de altitud. Suelos arcillosos calcáreos, muy pobres en pendientes orientadas al sur. La estructura del subsuelo esta formada por varias capas de roca blanca. El Ostatu Blanco es un vino fresco, construido sobre la fruta blanca, fácil de beber, casi de trago largo. — 6 years ago

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9.0

The 2017 Chardonnay is soft, supple and absolutely delicious. Light tropical notes, lemon confit, white flowers and bright acids give the 2017 striking nuance as well as character. The Foxglove Chardonnay is built on a core of fruit from Los Alamos, with a touch of fruit from Paso Robles, vinified and aged in steel, with no malolactic fermentation. Best of all, it is a stunning value. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2019) — 6 years ago

Eric Naslund

9.1

100% Mourvèdre from Paso. Delicious and an incredible value. Rich, deep and voluptuous-you can dive right into the glass with this one. Slate and cherry undertones on the nose. Long finish out the back side. Love this wine. — 7 years ago

Lindsay Badeaux

9.0

Spicy notes with a buttery smooth finish! — 9 years ago

Stuart Robinson

8.9

Ledge Los Topos Syrah; Willow Creek District, Pasa Robles.

Pretty juicy given its stated ABV. Pairing well with some Mexican — 9 years ago

Matthew Lipson

8.9

Needs time to open up. Solid. — 5 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.1

We went camping close to Los Olivos, CA ⛺️. But the goal was also to visit Union Sacre in Paso Robles on our way to Big Sur. And lucky for us we tasted with a Frenchmen XAVIER ARNAUDIN the winemaker all by ourselves. This guy is a lot of fun! All his whites were excellent and this Riesling is a standout! 20$. Rich 12.4% plenty of acid for balance. Quite herbaceous, tart and salty you almost taste the Santa Barbara sea breeze coming through. Honey melon Meyer lemon hint of mandarine waxy. Some Pro? gave this a 8.5 I cannot agree. For a Cali Riesling this is unique and better than most Tautomers. Highly recommended I will buy more and left with a case of whites when I left the tasting room - a winemaker to watch! — 5 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.1

This is ridiculously fruity and jammy yet dark and tannic, 🍷delicious drink now, not serious. Happy Saturday, Cheers! @Rootstock Los Gatos — 6 years ago

Slavik Zorin

9.3

Perfectly balanced Tempranillo.. and well priced for such high quality — 7 years ago

sasha

9.1

los altos. SS fermentation. bright crisp fruit. rich body with balanced acidity. soft finish. drank again in 2020-rich mouthfeel, almost buttery, still crisp fruit, nice aged sauv blanc — 7 years ago

Sommelara

9.5

Not every day one have the chance of drinking and tasting the soul of a 110 year old vine. One one: Sublime! No todos los días tiene uno la oportunidad de beber y saborear el alma de viñedos de 110 años. Sublime! — 8 years ago

Ted Biser

9.0

Nice light tannins once opened. A hint of pepper much like a Los Rocas red blend from Paso Robles area. — 9 years ago