Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.2

The famed #lopezdeheredia - Their 2008 release year matched the year we got married so we ordered this at a nice restaurant on our 13th anniversary. I asked the sommelier to cool it in an ice bucket a bit and so it took some time to open up in the glass. One of the best old school #rioja - subtle dark fruit, forest floor and distinct mushroom and truffle aromas on the nose. The biggest surprise for me on the palate was the incredible freshness and bracing acidity. Forest floor, leather and dark fruit as the backup chorus. This is still such a young wine. Delicious and versatile pairing wine - worked so well with a brined chicken breast with a puff pastry side stuffed with morel mushroom and lobster. — 3 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.2

Much mellower palate, ample acidity and more fruit depth and concentration than the Bosconia. Classic in style, this is quintessential LdH Tondonia Reserva. Maybe a bit more fruity because of the 2003 vintage conditions were so hot, but only if you are familiar with other vintages can you really pick that up.
#lopezdeheredia #rioja #tondonia — 9 years ago

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Tom Kobylarz

9.0

Made from bush vines and always a pleasure! Pouring for some family and they love it too. Hard not to like this well priced, aged and of course made wine. #rioja #lopezdeheredia #tempranillo 🇪🇸 — 9 years ago

Eric Newhouse

9.3

Umami by the half bottle. #tondonia #rioja #lopezdeheredia 🇪🇸 — 5 years ago

Chip Hughes

9.3

Lift from an attractive touch of VA, married to very high-toned, still quite fresh Tempranillo aromas & flavors. Got that core of sea saltiness that even LDH reds seem to always display. Old-fashioned and not offering apologies...superb! #lopezdeheredia #tempranillo #riojaalta — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

8.8

Most body and tannin,higher altitude that comes through in a more structured palate. Bosco = forest, bottled in the 5th year and is only a Reserva, though a Gran Reserva has been made a few times.
30-40k production
Cinnamon, Damson, red fruits, cherry with a brilliant brightness. Excellent acidity and firm, dry tannins that need a little more time in bottle to mellow. Though enjoyable now so if you decide to drink, decant for at least an hour.
#bosconia #lopezdeheredia — 9 years ago

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Vito Sergio Parente

9.3

a family’s favorite - #rioja #lopezdeheredia #viñatondonia — 6 years ago

Fumawine

9.6

#vina #gravonia #lopezdeheredia 2006 il giorno dopo. Ragazzi è superlativo! Azz! (Livello massimo della mia personalissima scala) — 7 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

90% viura 10% Malvasia
Nutty, high acid, roasted lemon, herbs and strong mineral character. A little oxidized note but not too much, the concentration is really profound in this vintage in all facets this is a powerhouse of a white that should age quite well.
Clean and long finish, bright, crisp and fresh with a lingering crystalline taste of citrus and sea salt.
30-45k production #lopezdeheredia #rioja #blanco — 9 years ago

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Ben Leger

The standard in classic Rioja. #rioja #tempranillo #lopezdeheredia #classic — 9 years ago