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1998 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia
White Blend
- Spain
- La Rioja
- La Rioja Alta
- Rioja
Label borrowed from 1999
Label borrowed from 1999
Label borrowed from 1999
Label borrowed from 1999
Label borrowed from 1999
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Community Tasting Notes 112
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Harley1199 Likes this wine:
December 24, 2023 - 2023 Family Xmas; 12/23/2023-12/25/2023 (Alicante - España): Second of three. Twenty-five years on top. Cork soaked in half. Aromas of lemon bark, ginger, spices such as cloves and vanilla, nuts, caramel essence, roasted chestnuts, limestone mineral and even rose water. Tremendous complexity. On the palate its viscous texture is totally by a still impressive acidity that cleans the entire mouth. Good length, excellent depth, already solved tannins and a citrusy post-taste. My kingdom for bottles like this. Indescribable pleasure. My last bottle in ten years. Don’t stop the party.
Eternal bottle. LdH always an exciting experience. Merry Christmas!
Segunda de tres. Veinticinco años encima. Corcho empapado a la mitad. Aromas a corteza de limón, jengibre, especias como el clavo y la vainilla, frutos secos, esencia de caramelo, castañas asadas, mineral calizo e incluso agua de rosas. Tremenda complejidad. Al paladar su textura viscosa queda totalmente por una todavía impresionante acidez que limpia la boca entera. Buena longitud, excelente profundidad, taninos ya resueltos y un cítrico postgusto. Mi reino por botellas como ésta. Indescriptible placer. Mi última botella para dentro de diez años. No pares de disfrutar. Botella eterna. LdH, siempre una experiencia emocionante. ¡Feliz Navidad!3 people found this helpful Comment -
FjordogFjell wrote: 91 points
December 24, 2023 - Spent på denne etter 2 dårlige flasker. Forsmak i stua med juleregn på glaset og julestjenenen fra TVstua. Fin nese med gulplomme, gammel kjeller. Fyldig neste oljete konsistens med rik smak med gulplomme gammel eik, salt ettersmak som sitter lenge. Vokser i glasset og går mot elegante noter med ferske nøtter. 1 dag: mer elegant i dag,
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FjordogFjell wrote:
March 2, 2023 - Vinterferie og pinnekjøtt. Våt papp på kork og nese. Rik frukt og fyldig kropp men skjemmes av urein lukt. 2 dårlige 98-flaske på rad.
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James Kim Likes this wine: 93 points
December 24, 2022 - Off list at Pappas Brothers. Brief impression. Aromas of nuts, lemon curd, tart apples and herbs. Palate with mild nuts, lemon curd, herbs, minerals. Seamless with lovely balance. Excellent concentration. Really lovely. 93+
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FjordogFjell wrote: flawed
December 24, 2022 - PnP forsmak ved peisen, bestå kvile. Zalto universal. Lit urein luktbog våt papp. Kort smak. Kork :-(
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By James Suckling
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By John Gilman
May/Jun 2014, Issue #51, Recently Tasted Spanish Wines: Great Traditional Wines, A Few Overly Alcoholic Dinosaurs and More Old Rioja Notes Than Anyone Has A Right to Taste(Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva Blanco- López de Heredia) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
September/October 2013, IWC Issue #170 (link)(R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva Blanco Rioja) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
3/18/2016 (link) 92 points(R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia) Light golden yellow color; aromatic, lifted, lemon verbena, lemon, savory nose; savory, lemon, lemon verbena, chamomile, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish (90% Viura, 10% Malvasia)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1998
- Type White
- Producer R. López de Heredia
- Varietal White Blend
- Designation Blanco Reserva
- Vineyard Viña Tondonia
- Country Spain
- Region La Rioja
- SubRegion La Rioja Alta
- Appellation Rioja
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 19 (3%)
- In Cellars 315 (44%)
- Consumed 386 (54%)
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- ProducerR. López de Heredia
- VarietyWhite Blend
- VineyardViña Tondonia
- CountrySpain
- RegionLa Rioja
- SubRegionLa Rioja Alta
- AppellationRioja
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