Ludovic Anacleto
It is well known that classic white Rioja can handle decades in a bottle. I believe Lopez de Heredia is a true master at this game. This 1981 Tondonia is rustic and musty at first then, after decanted, open with a beautifull palate, full and dense with a super be acidity. It is a wine you cannot compare to anything in the world but this mix of brightness, light oxidation and maturity is phenomenal. A very serious wine with tons of spices, with a sexy cassonade/ cinnamon nose. I absolutely loved it. A true experience
It is well known that classic white Rioja can handle decades in a bottle. I believe Lopez de Heredia is a true master at this game. This 1981 Tondonia is rustic and musty at first then, after decanted, open with a beautifull palate, full and dense with a super be acidity. It is a wine you cannot compare to anything in the world but this mix of brightness, light oxidation and maturity is phenomenal. A very serious wine with tons of spices, with a sexy cassonade/ cinnamon nose. I absolutely loved it. A true experience
9.5Jeff Moore
1981 vintage. Just an awesome bottle of wine!
1981 vintage. Just an awesome bottle of wine!
9.5Bill Wenzlau
A little bit of barrel and maybe a few years too late.
A little bit of barrel and maybe a few years too late.
8.8Max Bozoghlian
Owner/Wine Director Carlito's Gardel
1981 clearly stated on the label...
1981 clearly stated on the label...
9.6Rachel Merriam
Wine Director Casa Mono
1981
1981
9.3Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
More oxidative than normal for this wine but still lovely. A classic white
More oxidative than normal for this wine but still lovely. A classic white
9.0Marc On
Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine
Almonds, wax, vinegar, cold smoke and pear on the nose. Again a lot of smokey flavours on the palate. Very straight with fresh acidity & bone dry. Long finish. A very special wine which every wine freak should taste once in his life.
Almonds, wax, vinegar, cold smoke and pear on the nose. Again a lot of smokey flavours on the palate. Very straight with fresh acidity & bone dry. Long finish. A very special wine which every wine freak should taste once in his life.
9.4Alex Papanicolaou
I love Lopez blanco to a fault, but this was special. Find it and drink it.
I love Lopez blanco to a fault, but this was special. Find it and drink it.
9.5Steven W Alexander
Needs a bit to open up but drinking real nice
Needs a bit to open up but drinking real nice
9.0Joshua Thomas
Wine Director/Sommelier Prospect Restaurant SF
Holding up well, lots of fruit and classic secondaries. May be a year or two past its prime.. Drink up
Holding up well, lots of fruit and classic secondaries. May be a year or two past its prime.. Drink up
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