R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.211 ratings

9.34 pro ratings

La Rioja, Spain

Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano, Mazuelo

Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Chocolate & Caramel, Veal, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

9.5

Wine of night. Went to fast. Want more

Wine of night. Went to fast. Want more

1 person found it helpfulMay 30th, 2015

9.2

More tannic, powerful, youthful, and funky than the '85,
But still great. Probably needs another 5-10.

More tannic, powerful, youthful, and funky than the '85,
But still great. Probably needs another 5-10.

1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2015

Lance E. Farman

9.2

deep and brooding yet fresh and tart. Super fine tannin texture.

deep and brooding yet fresh and tart. Super fine tannin texture.

Jul 17th, 2016

8.8

Really smooth - maybe a year or two past its best

Really smooth - maybe a year or two past its best

Nov 22nd, 2014

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.3

Ronnie had this 5 years ago

Ronnie had this 5 years ago

Sep 27th, 2019

9.2

Victor had this 5 years ago

Victor had this 5 years ago

Mar 1st, 2020

9.3

Warren had this 5 years ago

Warren had this 5 years ago

Sep 7th, 2019

9.4

Brian had this 6 years ago

Brian had this 6 years ago

Mar 17th, 2019

9.5

Elise had this 9 years ago

Elise had this 9 years ago

Feb 16th, 2016

9.3

Ara had this 9 years ago

Ara had this 9 years ago

Jan 7th, 2016