1995 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia

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chablis28 wrote:

98 Points

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - David's btl at Chez Jimmy! A great feast of Lamb & Prime rib in the hands of one of our favorite local Greeks! This flight was to die for tonight. David's btl was paired alongside Dave's '95 Tondonia Gran Rerserva. Perfect scenario for a wine flight! Both wines were weightlessly ethereal & classics! The Bosconia was just a tic more layered & tertiary while Dave's Tondonia offered up a bit more vibrant fruit. Degrees of greatness from both btls. Both mesmerizing!!! Dam it, I wish I had grabbed more of these aged Lopez Gran Reservas 10yrs ago! Thank you David & Dave for sharing these rare birds!

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Comment posted by Harley1199:

11/30/2022 2:45:00 PM - Seems you both, really have had a very good time drinking both, Tondonia y Bosconia.
Comment posted by chablis28:

12/1/2022 8:40:00 AM - Hi Harley, season's greetings! Yea, the 2 '95 Lopez Gran Reservas were stellar! And sadly, they almost never show up at our local dinners. So, a real treat! Looking at your cellar you have a good selection of Roja! Funny thing was, we were in Spain ( Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Granada, & Barcelona, but never ran a across any Lopez?

Cheers
Craig / chablis28
Comment posted by Harley1199:

12/1/2022 9:00:00 AM - Nice trip, Craig. Lovely. Give me a ring next time ...
Cheers,
Comment posted by chablis28:

12/1/2022 9:05:00 AM - You bet, are you located in Spain?
Comment posted by Harley1199:

12/1/2022 9:39:00 AM - Yeap, mainly Madrid and Alicante.
Are you coming over here very often? Let's share some bottles then ...
Comment posted by chablis28:

12/1/2022 9:56:00 AM - Love to but it may be a while before we get back, if ever? My wife has advancing MS so she is very reluctant to travel to Europe again. She relies on a walker & mobilty scooter . My next Euro venture will likely Paris, Burgundy & Chablis with some buddies. Likely not till 2024.

Cheers
Craig/chablis28
Comment posted by Harley1199:

12/1/2022 10:01:00 AM - Hmmmm what a pity ... Even at Paris, where I am going to be next 2023 of March. Anyway now you know where I am.
Cheers,
Comment posted by chablis28:

12/2/2022 10:39:00 AM - Harley, I'll ping you next time I'm heading anywhere in Europe. Be fun to share a glass & food!

Happy Holidays!
Craig/chablis28
Comment posted by decaturwinedude:

12/7/2022 5:44:00 AM - Your note nails perfectly our experience with both 95s last night. Uncanny the similar reaction we had.
Comment posted by chablis28:

12/7/2022 6:58:00 AM - Merry Christmas! Decaturwinedude! Great to hear about your confirming experience with the 95' Lopez Gran Reservas too. Its 18 degrees with light snow here today right now. Your weather, I imagine, is a bit more pleasant :)

Drink some wines over the holidays!

Cheers
Craig/Chablis28