1996 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia
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By Josh Raynolds
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By Josh Raynolds
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September/October 2012, IWC Issue #164, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Richard Jennings
(R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia) Medium golden yellow color with 1.5 millimeter clear meniscus; saffron, light cumin, tart lemon, light lemon oil, ripe pear nose; oily textured, lemon oil, tart lemon, mineral, tart pear palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 92+ points (90% Viura, 10% Malvasia)
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By Richard Jennings
(R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia) Medium gold color; beeswax, coriander, savory, baked lemon, saffron nose; tasty, saffron, beeswax, coriander palate; long finish 94+ points
6/28/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 94 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1996
- TypeWhite
- ProducerR. López de Heredia
- VarietyWhite Blend
- DesignationBlanco Reserva
- VineyardViña Tondonia
- CountrySpain
- RegionLa Rioja
- SubRegionLa Rioja Alta
- AppellationRioja
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- UPC/EAN Code721384040016
5/13/2023 - drrobvino wrote: 95 Points
3rd bottle from a 6 pack, last tasted 3 yrs ago.
As this bottle warmed up, the nutty and oily notes turned into a refreshingly apricot and tangerine profile, with minerality and acid for daysssss.
This wine was crazy. Polarizing at the tasting today, but I loved it. Drink through 2030+.
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7/4/2022 - Will Devize wrote: 94 Points
Wonderful depth and nuance on the nose - a little smoke, some candied fruits and some waxy, oxidative background notes. The palate is surprisingly fresh and discreet showing subtle notes of almond, honey and balancing citrus. A lovely bottle in great condition and an absolute treat with roast chicken, vin jaune and morels at Noble Rot. No need to wait any longer for these.
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5/21/2022 - "Rhône Rider" Likes this wine: 93 Points
Kandisert mango, sopp, kandisert sitrus, hint av rosiner, hvite blomster. Litt kaotisk nese. Fløyel i munn med hvite blomster, melne epler, sitrus og mineraler. Intens og lang. Meget lang. Flott vin!
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11/27/2021 - AudunG wrote: 88 Points
Vanilla, citrus and oxidized apples. Also some TCA, which probably has affected the fruitiness. High acidity. Fully mature, but will last for many years.
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10/24/2021 - Torchy wrote: 92 Points
Spain (Home): Nose with apricot and some citrus. The wine has a fortified touch, but has a good concentrated fruit taste and high acidity.
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