Youthful straw yellow with a green tinge; pure and fresh nose, crisp viura and the warmth of old (and attractively resinous) wood, citrus and aromatic herbs and flowers, not oxidative at all; incredibly fresh on the palate, crisp and tight even, light flavours, hint of cream, very elegant bitters, linear and precise; good length. Unique in its style, frozen in time, a treat.
Made with 100% Tempranillo, 14.5% ABV. Seamless and whole, strikes a perfect balance between tradition and modernity, between power and elegance. between terroir and ripe fruit. An expressive style, rich and rounded but transparent and precise, layered and creamy, with a beautiful freshness and velvety tannins, a cool mineral core, violets, black cherries and warm spices, flowing and relaxed, with a long and contemplative finish. A grand terruño, masterful wine making. Magnificent.
1998 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia 92 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Youthful straw yellow with a green tinge; pure and fresh nose, crisp viura and the warmth of old (and attractively resinous) wood, citrus and aromatic herbs and flowers, not oxidative at all; incredibly fresh on the palate, crisp and tight even, light flavours, hint of cream, very elegant bitters, linear and precise; good length. Unique in its style, frozen in time, a treat.
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2011 Bodega Abel Mendoza Rioja Seleccion Personal 94 Points
Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Made with 100% Tempranillo, 14.5% ABV. Seamless and whole, strikes a perfect balance between tradition and modernity, between power and elegance. between terroir and ripe fruit. An expressive style, rich and rounded but transparent and precise, layered and creamy, with a beautiful freshness and velvety tannins, a cool mineral core, violets, black cherries and warm spices, flowing and relaxed, with a long and contemplative finish. A grand terruño, masterful wine making. Magnificent.
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