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• ankitmehra Likes this wine: 92 points

  March 29, 2023 - Gifted to me by a close friend, I was very excited to open this bottle up nearly two years after I had last tasted it last with him. R. Lòpez de Heredia is one of Rioja’s most iconic producers for aged wine, with Tondoñia being their largest vineyard, spanning over 100 hectares. This bottle was a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 5% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. An absolute revelation two years down the line, the 2005 seemed right at the heart of its window with a great balance of acidity, tertiary qualities and velvet-like tannins. Not too full-bodied, the length on this aged-Rioja was good, developing gracefully from the bottle two years ago that had a lot more pronounced fruit. This vintage presents itself at a great price point for anyone looking for an aged-Rioja that doesn’t break the bank.

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