Initially more expressive than the 2010, which we tasted side by side. On the nose more fruity (strawberry, cranberry, raspberry, red apple) and not so much the sherry & nutty notes I remember from previous tastings. On the palate more umami. Medium+ acidity, some tannin structure and a long, red fruit driven finish
Initially a bit more closed than the 2011, but with some air it nicely opened up. As impressed as with previous tastings, what a wine. Lovely combination of fruit notes, sherry notes, nuts and mushroom. Long finish
4 years in barrique. 60% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo, 10% Viura
Already quite advanced, sherry, bee wax and honey notes. Good balance, a hint of cabbage that would keep me from cellaring it much longer. Medium finish
The Bosconia’s were switched to the main course (dove) as the Tondonia Reserva’s would be heavy, but this was not light either. Quite a bit of oak, but that quickly blew off into more balance. Structured, coffee, mocha
2011 R. López de Heredia Rioja Rosado Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia 92 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Initially more expressive than the 2010, which we tasted side by side. On the nose more fruity (strawberry, cranberry, raspberry, red apple) and not so much the sherry & nutty notes I remember from previous tastings. On the palate more umami. Medium+ acidity, some tannin structure and a long, red fruit driven finish
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2010 R. López de Heredia Rioja Rosado Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia 94 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Initially a bit more closed than the 2011, but with some air it nicely opened up. As impressed as with previous tastings, what a wine. Lovely combination of fruit notes, sherry notes, nuts and mushroom. Long finish
4 years in barrique. 60% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo, 10% Viura
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2018 José Luis Ripa Sáenz de Navarrete Rioja RIPA Vino Rosado 88 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Interesting, but did not stand up to the Tondonia Gran Reserva Rosada 2010 & 2011. Fruit, spiritus
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