R. López de Heredia
Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
Ever the benchmark for Rioja, Viña Tondonia shows very well again in the 2007 vintage, if slightly less powerful, and impressive, than the 2006.
The nose is a gentle affair offering aromas of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, dry cherry and vanilla pod, and takes some coaxing from the glass. The palate is so splendidly traditional: saturated, slightly tart with its orange peel acidity and long through the finish with sweet flecks of vanilla. I think the 2006 will be longer lived, but this is drinking very well now with good ageing potential.
Ever the benchmark for Rioja, Viña Tondonia shows very well again in the 2007 vintage, if slightly less powerful, and impressive, than the 2006.
The nose is a gentle affair offering aromas of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, dry cherry and vanilla pod, and takes some coaxing from the glass. The palate is so splendidly traditional: saturated, slightly tart with its orange peel acidity and long through the finish with sweet flecks of vanilla. I think the 2006 will be longer lived, but this is drinking very well now with good ageing potential.
Yum, a bit buttery, rich and delicious. 2007
Yum, a bit buttery, rich and delicious. 2007
Apr 11th, 2021Earthy without dirt. Some berries, tart, dry, smooth. Really lovely body.
Earthy without dirt. Some berries, tart, dry, smooth. Really lovely body.
Jan 21st, 2020
