ESTG does Rioja

Adam hosted with a wonderful array of home cooked tapas and more substantial dishes.

With cheese and wonderful meats.

• 2010 R. López de Heredia Rioja Rosado Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  These are so unreal, intense, metallic notes on an intense nose and an even more vivid and intense palate. Really singular wine.

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Mmm, shrimp, chickpeas and potatoes.

• 2019 Terras Gauda Rías Baixas O Rosal

  Spain, Galicia, Rías Baixas

  Crisp, clean, very reminiscent of a Sauvignon Blanc.

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• 2012 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña Gravonia

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  So rich, round and exotic.

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Lamb!

This was my favorite flight, as the contrast between the two wines was incredible.

• 2006 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Bosconia

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  Feminine, caramel, so utterly different from the Tondonia.

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• 2006 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  Masculine, iron and intense.

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A lovely pair of Tondonia.

• 2007 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  Mmmm, just like the 2006, intense, iron, deep and dark.

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• 2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  Caramel, more age, some softness, long, much more advanced than the 2006 and 2007.

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And to finish a ringer with a Rioja from another producer.

• 2009 Faustino Rioja I Gran Reserva

  Spain, La Rioja, Rioja

  Fruity, vibrant. Totally different from the LDH.

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• 2011 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero

  Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

  Smoky, long, deep notes of licorice, a black, brooding personality.

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Food and wines were stunning, a terrific evening!