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Saturday, February 8, 2020 - Served using a Coravin. Really needed the food and matched very well with the salt asked celeriac, oyster, cep and truffle. A great wine. Loads of life ahead.

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  • Comment posted by 2020:

    4/16/2020 8:00:00 PM - "Loads of life" converted into years for the wine novices might be ... ??? :)

  • Comment posted by Jonny616:

    4/17/2020 1:57:00 AM - Hi 2020, 1 would say at least five years. So depending on how many you have if more than one I would enjoy one now and then see the development over the years. If just the one plan a menu to suit when you have a special occasion. (just noticed my typo 'salt baked celeriac)

  • Comment posted by 2020:

    4/17/2020 3:31:00 PM - Jonny616,

    I have 2 so I will go with your advice. I am eager to try one.

    What’s your overall opinion on the whites of Spain versus France or Italy? Thx!

  • Comment posted by Jonny616:

    4/18/2020 5:28:00 AM - Hi 2020. 2 I'm jealous! I guess like many people my love of wine started with all things French. I'm really exploring Spain and particularly Rioja just now. My early dealings with the whites of Spain weren't good, but this was recommended by so many it was on my bucket list. (i've a 2004 white on the way). White Rioja are definitely food wines and most of my white consumption is pre dinner or with food white burgundy. I find that the reds in the £20 to £30 range offer great VFM compared to France although there are still great wines in France at that price. Happy drinking.

  • Comment posted by 2020:

    6/4/2020 4:44:00 PM - Hi Jonny616,

    When you say white Rioja are “food wines”, what exactly do you mean by that? Thanks.

  • Comment posted by Jonny616:

    6/5/2020 1:58:00 AM - Hi 2020,

    Meaning that most aged white Rioja like Tondonia are great to pair with food rather than drunk on there own as an aperitif. The structure and complex flavours can be enhanced by and compliment food. I use this site quite a lot. Not sure if it will work as a link on here. Hope this helps.

    https://www.matchingfoodandwine.com/content/food_with_drink/

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2005 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia

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