R. López de Heredia Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2008

Will Stanley

Nose is immediately opulent, with candied orange, almost marmalade, and a hint of petrol early doors (this passed by the second day). Reads like a cross between Sauternes and old Burgundy. This is tremendously rich and hedonistic, an old-school, opulent wine with firm tannins and a honeyed edge. By the second night, a vibrant, lively acidity emerged and brought the wine to life on the finish. Shockingly complex, this is a wine that provides intrigue with every sip, and yet seems endless. Without a doubt improved by 2+ hours decanting. An outrageously good accompaniment to good quality Serrano ham. A very youthful wine to drink now, or over the coming decade. Very memorable.

Charlie Evans

Paled in comparison to the ‘87 I had last weekend but still so lovely!

Vito Sergio Parente

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Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

Funky!!! Capital F

Sylvain Rhainds

2006 J aime le côté oxydatatif de ce vin!

JJ Lumia

Another selection from the Lumia-Haro taster’s dozen. Never had a white rioja before. Very interesting: very well done. Full-bodied and creamy showing tropical and coconut. This is not for the meek or inexperienced. Serious oenophiles only.

Andrew Schirmer

As others have noted, LdH bottles can vary significantly. Thankfully one doesn’t break the bank stashing a few away. This 2008 is on the funkier side, slightly corked and oxidative with petrol and lemon notes...still enjoyable, but not at the heights these can be...

Russ W

Forgot how wildly exciting this wine is: Flinty salty nutty oily minerality with a creme brûlée kicker.

Jason Gaffner

Good not great. Waxy and zippy

Jorge Pazos

At home with friends