Kristen Grimes

9.5

Dried red fruits and earthiness on the nose, tart cherry up front, then a pepper finish that lingers. Very nice! — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Bodegas Alto Moncayo is a joint venture of Jorge Ordonez, Bodegas Borsao and others, in conjunction with Chris Ringland. Dark Ruby with dark berry fruit aromas, from 40+ year old vines and aged for 16 months in oak. On the palate flavors of ripe plum and black fruits with cacao, spice and mineral notes. Soft tannins, vivid acidity ending with gentle oak spice on the finish. Wines from Spain are superb and at great values, especially Bodegas Alto Moncayo wines. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

This wine is made by Dan Standish who started his career by traveling all over the world learning the skill of winemaking. He returned to Australia to make wine at Torbreck. After making Torbreck, he starting his own project. This wine is produced from a vineyard with 100 year old vines with a yield of only a 1/2 ton on fruit per acre. In comparison to quality Napa producers, their yields are 2-3 tons per acre. Dan is absolutely one of the very best producers in Barossa.

On the nose, mulberries, olallieberries, blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, blackberries, black cherries, dark berry cola, vanilla, dark spice, black pepper, dry crushed rocks, limestone minerals, soft leather, saddle-wood, coffee grounds, black licorice, dark, rich soil, lavender and violets.

The body is full, rich, ruby, lush and very inky. The texture is elegantly sexy. The 06 is still youthful & fresh. It still needs more time but, it’s delicious tonight. The length, tension, structure and balance are just coming into it own. mulberries, Olallieberries, Boysenberries, blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, raisins, blackberries, black cherries, dark berry cola, vanilla, dark spice, black pepper, dry crushed rocks, limestone minerals, soft leather, saddle-wood, coffee grounds, black licorice, dark, rich soil, purple flowers, lavender and violets. The acidity is round and beautiful. The finish is long, thick, ruby, lush, elegant, well balanced with deep heat penetrating dark spices that rise off the palate and lasts several minutes. The 06 is still 5 years from it peak.

Photos of; The Standish Cellar Door, Owner/Winemaker Dan Standish, beautiful Barossa Vineyards and the old tasting room — 7 years ago

Colin Nuckolls

9.1

Awesome nose of smoked meet and blueberries. Great, animalistic Syrah. Outstanding if a little soft on the backside. — 8 years ago

Larry Sheer

9.2

Smoooooth Fruity Dark and complex. This wine is a bargain if you can get your hands on it — 9 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.1

Blackberry and game give way to leather and mineral notes on the generous finish. The legs are strong, has good acid and is nicely balanced, possessing a certain grace. Huge QPR. Stock up. — 9 years ago

David Dornan

9.4

Had this wine on thanksgiving and again tonight. Totally amazing both times. Jammy, oaky, blackberry notes with a peppery finish. Totally recommend this as a favorite zin — 10 years ago

Mike Blom

9.2

The 9,5 alc level has zero impact on the body. Still full and enjoyable with crisp green apple. — 10 years ago

Dan Roach

9.7

The bouquet is full yet lean and airy with violets, herbs, cocoa and ripe fruit. On the palate, the medium acid has perfect tension with subtle and velvety tannins. Flavors of herbs, tart fruit mixed with ripe stone fruit. Lean, complex, elegant, wonderful. — 11 years ago

with Meaghan

Rich Friedland

8.9

Holds up and is quite delicious but no need to age. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The nose reveals, ripe, slightly baked plum, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, raspberries & strawberries on the glass edges. Baking spices; vanilla, cinnamon, clove. Dark spice, limestone minerals, crushed dry rocks, some black licorice, herbaceous notes, notes of eucalyptus, dark rich soil, used leather with lavender & bright red florals.

The body is medium and lush. The tannins are nicely resolved with dust. The fruits are bright and ripe; slightly baked plum, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, raspberries & strawberries on the glass edges. Raspberry cola, baking spices; vanilla, cinnamon, clove. Dark spice, limestone minerals, crushed dry rocks, some black licorice, herbaceous notes, notes of eucalyptus, dark rich soil, used leather with candied lavender & bright red florals. Beautiful round acidity like a rain shower. The long, rich, lush, round, elegant, balanced, polished finish is delicious.

Photos of, Regusci Winery shot from the Silverado Trail, tasting bar, entrance and Estate vines. — 7 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.0

Very nice crisp dry wine, though wish it was off-dry and had more going on. — 7 years ago

Sean Wallner - WSET II

9.7

Cherry, red licorice, some game and botanical herbs. Soft on the palate, bursting fresh red fruits, cherry, plum, graphite and subtle coffee notes. Such an incredible wine! — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

This is a blend of; 87% Cabernet, 10% Petit Verdot and 3% Syrah. On the nose, black cassis, baking spices, smoke, black oil, loamy soils, grilled meats and fresh, dark, fragrant florals. The fruit are beautifully round, rich and gorgeously sexy. Blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, black raspberries and poached strawberries. Sweet dark spices, tobacco, graphite, dry stem, mint, black licorice, dry crushed rocks & loamy soils with a well balanced, structured, elegantly round, rich, long finish. 9.5 with room for more as it bottle ages. Photos of; exterior of their quaint tasting room, their wine dinner lake house used for their dinners, one of their beautiful vineyard and Darcey Fugman-Small and (far right) Rick Small. — 8 years ago

Stephen Langer

9.4

Truant on a cold Friday evening — 10 years ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.5

Top Grosses Gewächs (Grand Cru) quality. Bosc pear, ginger root, sea salt. Distinguished and distinctive. Drink now to 2035 or beyond, depending on cellar conditions. — 10 years ago

Erika Speelman

9.1

A breath of fresh air. Wet stone on the nose, great fruit and balanced acidity. — 11 years ago

with Michelle and Dale

Mike Sotto

9.5

Love this wine, rich with flavor but light on the wallet. — 12 years ago

Jeff Hasmann

9.3

Holy ****! This is good. Move over Oregon! Tart raspberry, strawberry, and forest floor to the max balanced by tremendous acidity and smooth tannins. Clusters are hand selected from 65 year old vines and aged 14 months in neutral oak. The structure and character remind me of some higher end Oregon Pinots but with more concentration. Decant for 2 hours to let it open up - then enjoy. 2017 vintage on Jan 17, 2019 — 7 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.2

Top-notch barrel-fermented Godello in a lush but focused style. Peach, lemon curd, honeysuckle, ginger, tropical fruit on the finish. Outstanding balance of texture and minerality and certainly a reference point for Valdeorras. — 7 years ago

Rich Friedland

9.0

Very nice but fading. Definitely opened up after some time in glass. I think 3-5 years is the sweet spot. — 7 years ago

JJ Lumia

8.9

Current and mushroom bouquet. Plum and licorice flavors, little heavy on the licorice. Medium bodied. A WS Top 100. — 8 years ago

Mathew Iestyn Parry

8.9

2015 vintage on 12 Jan 2018. Not as remarkable as the 92 points label would have you believe, but still deliciously drinkable. Could not taste the promised “hints of almond and walnuts.” Am imbecile. — 8 years ago

Tracey LaPointe

9.0

Acid bomb is right. Paired with a cheese fondue. Petrol on the nose citrus fruits and spice on the palate. Not one I'd reach for regularly but good — 9 years ago

Serg

9.2

Loved the wine. Needed 20 or so minutes to open up. Hard to get so enjoy on a special occasion. — 9 years ago

Orhan Uzelli

9.0

Are you an adventurist? Then, pick this bottle. Defniately a juicy wine and a lot of aromas.. Vanilla beans, plum, stewed blackberries and a hint of coffee. On palate still shows vanilla beans and stewed dark berries. It has a medium minus tannin and shows more fruity character. Cheers — 10 years ago

Pm Designs

9.0

Good with burgers on the grill — 10 years ago

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.5

2008 vintage. So delicious. Bright raspberry and cherry with beautiful mixed herbs and citrus peel on the finish. Gorgeously sweet aromatics. — 11 years ago

Jamm Aquino

9.8

Just firing on all cylinders. Amazing. — 11 years ago

with Erica