Mostly Older Rioja Dinner (San Francisco): Tulip color, pretty amazing for a 48 year old white wine. Hard to describe the aromas on this-some ripe, almost tropical notes, but at the same time, rather mysterious and earthy. Again, in the mouth, an interesting combination of delicacy yet a thread of glycerine that reminds you of Chenin Blanc. Subdued fruit, complex savory flavors, nutty but not too oxidative. Very enjoyable, but I had as difficult a time pinning this down as almost any white wine I've tasted.
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2014 Acker BYO at TriBeCa Grill (TriBeCa Grill, NYC): Straw; impossibly young-looking. Not a big wine, but superbly precise; banana, ginger, and a pervasive, powerful steely substratum of beeswax infused with spring flowers. Subtle and beautiful. The palate bursts with flavor: white chocolate, lemon confit, French toast (custard), and caramelized gingerbread. Incredibly long. A spectacular wine, tremendous. Ageless -- I'm sure this will be as good or better in 25 years. (One of three WOTN, for me).
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I was the outlier on this one, but to me, the nose smelled like one of those Swiss herb-infused alcohols: mountain herbs and grass, crisp, clean ... then some tropical fruits and marzipan? Very elegant on the palate, but the finish was a little odd. Nose - 5/6, Palate - 5/6, Finish - 4/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 15/20.
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Els12golafres Wine Tasting Group: http://vinosclasicos.blogspot.com.es/2013/05/vina-tondonia-1970-blanco-gran-reserva.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - De color amarillo dorado, graso, reflejos ambarinos, bastante más oscuro y con mayor sensación de vejez que el vino más análogo de la bodega, el gran reserva de 1968.
Aromas de buena intensidad, con predominio de una fina reducción que nos trae notas de ceras, lanolina, miel, flores marchitas, pan tostado, orejones. Al abrirse se suaviza y aparece una suave nota almibarada, carne de melocotón, manzana asada, rayadura de naranja y un sugerente apunte a galletas de mantequilla de fondo.
En boca poco o nada tiene que ver con lo olido hasta el momento. De medio cuerpo, fresco, y con menos concentración y potencia de lo esperado. Todo en su sitio, redondito, con suficiente acidez y tostados cremosos. Se bebe con grandísimo placer aunque la sensación es que ha comenzado el inicio de su declive. Ante la duda no hay que ser cicatero: mejor beberlo ya y no esperarlo más años.
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An evening of López de Heredia wines (Islington, London): High-toned, edgy, pungent celery and asparagus nose, waxy. Certainly interesting, at first it didn't charm me at all, but as it sat in the glass, the underlying oak came through and it ended up delicious
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from memory: F R E S H. no one and I mean no one, would guess this was almost 40 years old. saline, green olives, minerals, wee bit of Rioja oxidation. changed and flavors/aromas deepened after an hour in the glass. would grab more if I found it.
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11/29/2021 - G_H wrote: 94 Points
This was the best of the Tondonia and I liked it a lot. Red berries, redcurrant jelly, delicate and long.
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5/21/2019 - axisx wrote:
ignore this
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10/5/2018 - drwine2001 wrote:
Mostly Older Rioja Dinner (San Francisco): Tulip color, pretty amazing for a 48 year old white wine. Hard to describe the aromas on this-some ripe, almost tropical notes, but at the same time, rather mysterious and earthy. Again, in the mouth, an interesting combination of delicacy yet a thread of glycerine that reminds you of Chenin Blanc. Subdued fruit, complex savory flavors, nutty but not too oxidative. Very enjoyable, but I had as difficult a time pinning this down as almost any white wine I've tasted.
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12/9/2014 - Matt Neel Likes this wine:
2014 Acker BYO at TriBeCa Grill (TriBeCa Grill, NYC): Straw; impossibly young-looking. Not a big wine, but superbly precise; banana, ginger, and a pervasive, powerful steely substratum of beeswax infused with spring flowers. Subtle and beautiful. The palate bursts with flavor: white chocolate, lemon confit, French toast (custard), and caramelized gingerbread. Incredibly long. A spectacular wine, tremendous. Ageless -- I'm sure this will be as good or better in 25 years. (One of three WOTN, for me).
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12/9/2014 - Seth Rosenberg Likes this wine: 90 Points
I was the outlier on this one, but to me, the nose smelled like one of those Swiss herb-infused alcohols: mountain herbs and grass, crisp, clean ... then some tropical fruits and marzipan? Very elegant on the palate, but the finish was a little odd. Nose - 5/6, Palate - 5/6, Finish - 4/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 15/20.
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5/30/2013 - Los 12 Glotones Likes this wine: 91 Points
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De color amarillo dorado, graso, reflejos ambarinos, bastante más oscuro y con mayor sensación de vejez que el vino más análogo de la bodega, el gran reserva de 1968.
Aromas de buena intensidad, con predominio de una fina reducción que nos trae notas de ceras, lanolina, miel, flores marchitas, pan tostado, orejones. Al abrirse se suaviza y aparece una suave nota almibarada, carne de melocotón, manzana asada, rayadura de naranja y un sugerente apunte a galletas de mantequilla de fondo.
En boca poco o nada tiene que ver con lo olido hasta el momento. De medio cuerpo, fresco, y con menos concentración y potencia de lo esperado. Todo en su sitio, redondito, con suficiente acidez y tostados cremosos. Se bebe con grandísimo placer aunque la sensación es que ha comenzado el inicio de su declive. Ante la duda no hay que ser cicatero: mejor beberlo ya y no esperarlo más años.
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85% viura, 15% malvasía - 12.3% vol.
Permanece durante 6 meses en depósitos de madera. Criado durante 8 años en viejas barricas de roble americano de 225 litros elaboradas por los toneleros de la misma bodega. El vino es sometido a 15 trasiegas manuales. Clarificado con claras de huevo frescas. Embotellado directamente de la barrica en octubre de 1978, junto al Viña Tondonia 1968 Blanco Gran Reserva. Sin filtrar. Lacrado especial para favorecer su mejor evolución en botella y preservarlo de contaminaciones. Producción limitada a 12.000 botellas. Descansa un mínimo de 44 meses en botellero antes de ser comercializado.
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1/2/2010 - Joe_Montana wrote: 92 Points
Bien, pero el 64 es muy superior.
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11/19/2009 - don_quichotte wrote: 94 Points
Pale yellow. Herbs, truffles, olives and citrus on the nose. Very hard to compare to any other white. Still fairly acidic on the palate.
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11/18/2009 - Rupert wrote: 90 Points
An evening of López de Heredia wines (Islington, London): High-toned, edgy, pungent celery and asparagus nose, waxy. Certainly interesting, at first it didn't charm me at all, but as it sat in the glass, the underlying oak came through and it ended up delicious
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9/13/2009 - JJL wrote: 94 Points
Spainish Treasures #3 over Lunch at Mugaritz (San Sebastian, Spain): This drank much younger than the '68 with new oak, stone and white fruit on the nose. The palate had similar smoke, some more white fruit, and more acidity.
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3/12/2009 - br wrote:
from memory: F R E S H. no one and I mean no one, would guess this was almost 40 years old. saline, green olives, minerals, wee bit of Rioja oxidation. changed and flavors/aromas deepened after an hour in the glass. would grab more if I found it.
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