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R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011
Ratings on Delectable
Matt Perlman 
Young, give it time
Young, give it time
9.0
"Odedi"
#AgedWineTuesday. When in Rioja, drink Rioja. Reddish in color with a wide reddish rim. Nose of red fruits with earth and mildew notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel. Elegant and restrained. On the palate red fruits with earth, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, light wet leaves and peppercorn. Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This recent release of this Rioja Reserva is drinking very nicely now. A good quality wine. Easy drinking, and a good food wine that I paired with dried meats and crackers. This 11 year old feels so very young still, and will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years. Needs time to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too. A blend of 70% Tempranillo with Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo. Aged for 6 years in used American oak barrels. 13% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $60.
#AgedWineTuesday. When in Rioja, drink Rioja. Reddish in color with a wide reddish rim. Nose of red fruits with earth and mildew notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel. Elegant and restrained. On the palate red fruits with earth, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, light wet leaves and peppercorn. Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This recent release of this Rioja Reserva is drinking very nicely now. A good quality wine. Easy drinking, and a good food wine that I paired with dried meats and crackers. This 11 year old feels so very young still, and will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years. Needs time to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too. A blend of 70% Tempranillo with Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo. Aged for 6 years in used American oak barrels. 13% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $60.
9.2
Jody Scharf
Full red, palate holder of acids, dark fruits, dates, and some smoke.
Full red, palate holder of acids, dark fruits, dates, and some smoke.
9.4
Carter White
Love it!
Love it!
9.4Kristen Grimes
Rich black fruits, oak and leather aromas; softened but present acid and tannins, the fruit is more tart on the palate, lighter in body while being rich flavored.
Rich black fruits, oak and leather aromas; softened but present acid and tannins, the fruit is more tart on the palate, lighter in body while being rich flavored.
9.5
Jess
Medium-deep ruby-garnet color. Aromas of dried black cherry, clove, tobacco. Dry. Flavors of stewed tomato, clove, dried cherry, sage, leather. Medium-rich, chewy tannins. Intensity: 4/5 Complexity: 4/5 Balance: 4/5 Finish: 4/5
Medium-deep ruby-garnet color. Aromas of dried black cherry, clove, tobacco. Dry. Flavors of stewed tomato, clove, dried cherry, sage, leather. Medium-rich, chewy tannins. Intensity: 4/5 Complexity: 4/5 Balance: 4/5 Finish: 4/5
9.2
Daniel Jara
Piña , bouque de auténtico añejamiento, mantequilla , cereza oscura , jazmín . Vinazo ! Súper recomendable
Piña , bouque de auténtico añejamiento, mantequilla , cereza oscura , jazmín . Vinazo ! Súper recomendable
9.5
Christian Fischer
Great wine with steak dinner tonight
Great wine with steak dinner tonight
9.1
Vino Joe
Made the value pick at the steakhouse and it did not disappoint. Worked wonderfully with the zesty crab cakes and the medium Filet. Punchy fruit along solid tannins. Little bit of smoky kick and medium finish. Loved it.
Made the value pick at the steakhouse and it did not disappoint. Worked wonderfully with the zesty crab cakes and the medium Filet. Punchy fruit along solid tannins. Little bit of smoky kick and medium finish. Loved it.
9.3
Byron Hewett
So harmonious. Long. #Corridaboulder
So harmonious. Long. #Corridaboulder
9.3
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