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1981 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
Tempranillo Blend
- Spain
- La Rioja
- La Rioja Alta
- Rioja
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Community Tasting Notes 103
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lolo66 wrote: 95 points
October 4, 2023 - stellar - pristine bottle - gave an hour decant then rebottled and drank 6 hours later. notes of citrus peel, moroccan tea, incense, earthy notes. balsamics for age as well. Damn pretty stuff
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SimonG wrote: 91 points
September 9, 2023 - A Ledbury Dinner: Mid to full garnet. More advanced than it should be, starts with maderised and beef tea aromas, before transitioning to a more typical orange peel with some spice. Just a little less expressive and vibrant than usual with the fruit element rather tired. Nicely mineral, and as it composes itself, some complexity. ****
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Chekib m. Likes this wine: 95 points
September 2, 2023 - This is my 3rd note on this wine and always so good.
This one may be bit more advanced than the previous ones, but it is perfect if you like aged rioja.
The nose is developed but has an intensity of those pot pourris rioja aromas that is unparalleled.
It’s light body, balanced with all flavours singing together.
Hard to drink a better aged old rioja.
Few more bottles left and I’m sure can keep for another 3/4yrs. -
canan wrote: 93 points
September 1, 2023 - Lopez di Heredia BYO (@MichaelsPlace): Sewer and green but also muted and almost like it is closed down.
Still, there are plenty of things to enjoy and overall, it is a lovely wine. -
matters.of.wine Likes this wine: 95 points
July 29, 2023 - Fantastic wine. Ex domaine a couple years ago. Way younger than I’d expect. Just starting to show some tertiary notes. Such a long finish.
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By Josh Raynolds
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By Richard Jennings
10/11/2011 (link) 91 points(R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia) Bricked dark red violet color; tart cranberry, dried cherry, dried berry nose; maturing but still youthful, tart cherry, cranberry palate with medium acidity and firm tannins; needs 5-plus years yet; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1981
- Type Red
- Producer R. López de Heredia
- Varietal Tempranillo Blend
- Designation Gran Reserva
- Vineyard Viña Tondonia
- Country Spain
- Region La Rioja
- SubRegion La Rioja Alta
- Appellation Rioja
- UPC Codes 721384040078, 8423954260023
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 8 (1%)
- In Cellars 583 (59%)
- Consumed 402 (40%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
98% Like It 45 votes
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- ProducerR. López de Heredia
- VarietyTempranillo Blend
- DesignationGran Reserva
- VineyardViña Tondonia
- CountrySpain
- RegionLa Rioja
- SubRegionLa Rioja Alta
- AppellationRioja
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- VarietalTempranillo Blend
- DesignationGran Reserva
- VineyardViña Tondonia
- CountrySpain
- RegionLa Rioja
- SubRegionLa Rioja Alta
- AppellationRioja