R. López de Heredia
Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura
La Rioja, Spain
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.
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.
Paled in comparison to the ‘87 I had last weekend but still so lovely!
Paled in comparison to the ‘87 I had last weekend but still so lovely!
Sep 24th, 2018
We all know #epicwine #rioja #gravonia #blanco l#opezdeheredia
We all know #epicwine #rioja #gravonia #blanco l#opezdeheredia
Jul 1st, 2018
Funky!!! Capital F
Funky!!! Capital F
1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 20182006 J aime le côté oxydatatif de ce vin!
2006 J aime le côté oxydatatif de ce vin!
1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2018
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.
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.
Jan 20th, 2020
Probably the most interesting Rose I’ve ever had . Extremely rare and hard to get and I can see why.
Probably the most interesting Rose I’ve ever had . Extremely rare and hard to get and I can see why.
Feb 24th, 2019
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...
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...
Dec 29th, 2018
Forgot how wildly exciting this wine is:
Flinty salty nutty oily minerality with a creme brûlée kicker.
Forgot how wildly exciting this wine is:
Flinty salty nutty oily minerality with a creme brûlée kicker.
