R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.3134 ratings
9.352 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
Austin Hohnke

What an absolute treat. Medium ruby in the glass with just a hint of garnet. Fruit and tannin almost completely resolved. The purity of the acidity is stunning but the most impressive part of the wine is the texture and mouthfeel. Silky and elegant. Earth and mushroom. Burgundian.

What an absolute treat. Medium ruby in the glass with just a hint of garnet. Fruit and tannin almost completely resolved. The purity of the acidity is stunning but the most impressive part of the wine is the texture and mouthfeel. Silky and elegant. Earth and mushroom. Burgundian.

Feb 19th, 2023
boyd

Last had this 4 years ago, and it might even be better now. Phenomenal bottle of wine.

Last had this 4 years ago, and it might even be better now. Phenomenal bottle of wine.

Apr 21st, 2021
Mike Saviage

Tasted blind. Nice bright tawny color. Notes of cherry, rhubarb, stems, moist soil and pea shoots. Lots of fruit in the mouth. A bit disjointed and kind of went all over the place. I guessed red burgundy, and there were other guesses citing other continents. A true CMF wine. We all guessed the color and the planet right.

Tasted blind. Nice bright tawny color. Notes of cherry, rhubarb, stems, moist soil and pea shoots. Lots of fruit in the mouth. A bit disjointed and kind of went all over the place. I guessed red burgundy, and there were other guesses citing other continents. A true CMF wine. We all guessed the color and the planet right.

Nov 23rd, 2018
Gil Bauer

Guessed 20 years younger. Still plenty of life. Excellent showing.

Guessed 20 years younger. Still plenty of life. Excellent showing.

Jan 23rd, 2018
Chris Leon

Effortless

Effortless

1 person found it helpfulMar 18th, 2015
Nniccolò Contenta

75% tempranillo 15% garnacha 10% mazuelo and graciano, Classic year for Heredia, dirt, raspberry tobacco, coffin and black pepper.

75% tempranillo 15% garnacha 10% mazuelo and graciano, Classic year for Heredia, dirt, raspberry tobacco, coffin and black pepper.

1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2014
Kristen Murphy Caldecutt

Community Manager SevenFifty

9.6

My tasting note in the book was something along the lines of "❤️"

My tasting note in the book was something along the lines of "❤️"

1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2014
Stephanie Kendall

What an experience!!!

What an experience!!!

1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2014
Ryan Mullins

Consumed on one knee with head bowed! A remarkable bottle of pure and classic Rioja

Consumed on one knee with head bowed! A remarkable bottle of pure and classic Rioja

Feb 25th, 2017
boyd

Phenomenal.

Phenomenal.

Feb 24th, 2017