R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.318 ratings
9.411 pro ratings
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Jeff Loo

Tasted blind, it was absolutely stunning and screamed Burgundy. Been saying it for years. Old Rioja, don’t tell anyone!

Tasted blind, it was absolutely stunning and screamed Burgundy. Been saying it for years. Old Rioja, don’t tell anyone!

Jun 30th, 2018
Rachel Merriam

Wine Director Casa Mono

9.0

@Casa Mono no challenge greater than trying to remove a cork from these wines. Serious TLC

@Casa Mono no challenge greater than trying to remove a cork from these wines. Serious TLC

1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2015
Alex Miller

CFO Golden State Wine Co./Europvin USA

9.8

'68 Tondonia and '98 LRA 890. :)

'68 Tondonia and '98 LRA 890. :)

1 person found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2014
Michael Scaffidi

Chef Sommelier Jean Georges

9.7

Spanish Musigny. Singing. Rose petals. Cranberry. All spice.

Spanish Musigny. Singing. Rose petals. Cranberry. All spice.

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2013
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.7

Disappointing selection of 4 bottles that all seemed to show excessive roasted fruit, more so than previous bottles I've tried. Sad to say these did not show up to par.

Disappointing selection of 4 bottles that all seemed to show excessive roasted fruit, more so than previous bottles I've tried. Sad to say these did not show up to par.

May 7th, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.5

Needs at least 2 to 3 hours of your time. A very nice wine. Still young. Will develop with age. Cannot compete with 1955 Imperial

Needs at least 2 to 3 hours of your time. A very nice wine. Still young. Will develop with age. Cannot compete with 1955 Imperial

Aug 15th, 2013
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

More advanced than the '26 but such a cool old school wine.

More advanced than the '26 but such a cool old school wine.

Jul 10th, 2015
Neil Cornish

Smokey tea (Lapsang souchong), leather . Crazy color. Vibrant caramel. Still very lively (like me, birth year wine). The acid keeps it super fresh, but it isn’t harsh at all

Smokey tea (Lapsang souchong), leather . Crazy color. Vibrant caramel. Still very lively (like me, birth year wine). The acid keeps it super fresh, but it isn’t harsh at all

Mar 9th, 2019
Greg Sorensen

Hi toned with match stick, porcini, tart berry, and strawberry leaf. Powerful but with elegance and great acidity.

Hi toned with match stick, porcini, tart berry, and strawberry leaf. Powerful but with elegance and great acidity.

Oct 8th, 2014
Ryan Mullins

Ryan had this 4 years ago

Ryan had this 4 years ago

Mar 30th, 2021