- Home/
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010 (1500ml)
Ratings on Delectable
Jae Cho 
In an awkward spot that suffers by comparison to an amazing mosel troken. Has much that’s delicious, but the taut, stony tertiary flavors are incipient not quite showy.
In an awkward spot that suffers by comparison to an amazing mosel troken. Has much that’s delicious, but the taut, stony tertiary flavors are incipient not quite showy.
9.1
Will Stanley
Such is the way of life at López de Heredia, the 2010 Reserva was only released to the market last year, while most bodegas are currently extolling the virtues of their 2019s. Well, as a fan of Viña Tondonia, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the 2010, fabled year that it is, having enjoyed many a superb wine from other producers in this vintage. Decanted for four hours, this wine is effusive from the glass, with a strikingly darker, richer aromatic profile compared to vintages such as 2007 and 2001, and more in line with 2008 - but better still. The oak provides a generous chocolate- and vanilla-laced bouquet that also has blackcurrants, blueberries, cranberries and kirsch, and bouquet garni. The palate is, predictably, very austere at this primal stage, but again has a richer, more rounded mouthfeel to prior vintages that is simply wonderful. Needless to say, this is a benchmark wine for the region and will age rather well, and what a wine it will be in decades to come.
Such is the way of life at López de Heredia, the 2010 Reserva was only released to the market last year, while most bodegas are currently extolling the virtues of their 2019s. Well, as a fan of Viña Tondonia, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the 2010, fabled year that it is, having enjoyed many a superb wine from other producers in this vintage. Decanted for four hours, this wine is effusive from the glass, with a strikingly darker, richer aromatic profile compared to vintages such as 2007 and 2001, and more in line with 2008 - but better still. The oak provides a generous chocolate- and vanilla-laced bouquet that also has blackcurrants, blueberries, cranberries and kirsch, and bouquet garni. The palate is, predictably, very austere at this primal stage, but again has a richer, more rounded mouthfeel to prior vintages that is simply wonderful. Needless to say, this is a benchmark wine for the region and will age rather well, and what a wine it will be in decades to come.
9.6
Eric Grasser
Shows a seamless integration of dried fruit, earth, balance, elegance and tannin. Showing well at this point and continuing to evolve in the direction of dried berries and plum, tobacco, herbs, iron and fine tannin.
Shows a seamless integration of dried fruit, earth, balance, elegance and tannin. Showing well at this point and continuing to evolve in the direction of dried berries and plum, tobacco, herbs, iron and fine tannin.
9.2Timothy Eustis
Wine Director, Red Lion Inn
2010. Loads going on here. But needs time to open. Darker fruit than some rioja. Earthy.
2010. Loads going on here. But needs time to open. Darker fruit than some rioja. Earthy.
9.0
Martin Bergo
This bottle is the best of many previous tastings of this vintage. Sumptuous! Coffee grounds, nougate, green herbs, mint, and well-integrated neutral oak; high acids, fine tannins, dark dried fruits, and a long salty finish.
This bottle is the best of many previous tastings of this vintage. Sumptuous! Coffee grounds, nougate, green herbs, mint, and well-integrated neutral oak; high acids, fine tannins, dark dried fruits, and a long salty finish.
9.3
Lars Fasel
Very dusty and muted fruit. Def a bit disappointing as compared to other tondonia bottles. Good to drink with the typhoon going outside Tarragona hotel though
Very dusty and muted fruit. Def a bit disappointing as compared to other tondonia bottles. Good to drink with the typhoon going outside Tarragona hotel though
8.6
Andrew Cullimore
Medium garnet , quite pronounced terracotta , garnet rim . This is more closed on the nose , slightly darker , less fruited , more tobacco , earthy , iodine , mineral, dry spices . On the palate more intensity with fresher acidity and grippy tannin . Darker fruits , with cherry , blackcurrant , but with a strong seaside , oyster shell componente . Good length and very elegant , slightly tannic finish . This is quite serious and restrained, more complete and complex than the 2011. Needs a bit of time to open, probably better in a 3-5 years and will show well for a further 5-10. From magnum .
Medium garnet , quite pronounced terracotta , garnet rim . This is more closed on the nose , slightly darker , less fruited , more tobacco , earthy , iodine , mineral, dry spices . On the palate more intensity with fresher acidity and grippy tannin . Darker fruits , with cherry , blackcurrant , but with a strong seaside , oyster shell componente . Good length and very elegant , slightly tannic finish . This is quite serious and restrained, more complete and complex than the 2011. Needs a bit of time to open, probably better in a 3-5 years and will show well for a further 5-10. From magnum .
9.3
Vino Joe
Spritely Rioja with excellent length. This was a fun little half bottle. Always a treat from Heredia!
Spritely Rioja with excellent length. This was a fun little half bottle. Always a treat from Heredia!
9.4Vino Joe
Very interesting wine. Nice mix of earth tea and lingering mouthfeel with cherry and fruit. Nice drinking window now. This was muscular and bursting.
Very interesting wine. Nice mix of earth tea and lingering mouthfeel with cherry and fruit. Nice drinking window now. This was muscular and bursting.
9.4
Gladys Xiques
Starts slow but then rises with medium red fruit and that quintessential Spanish iodine note.
Starts slow but then rises with medium red fruit and that quintessential Spanish iodine note.
9.4
See all reviews and ratings on Delectable Location
- 43380 US Hwy 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 - Hours:
9am - 9pm every day
Contact
WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.