R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2011 1.5L Cebreros wild hedgerow and sous-bois bouquet

wild hedgerow and sous-bois bouquet that demands a bit of coaxing from the glass

classical style and should easily be an outstanding wine

Juicy and mouthfilling

with plump fruit flavors and a squeeze of tannin

This stunning wine reveals beautiful concentration with just the right amount of fruit weight

R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2011 1.5L Cebreros wild hedgerow and sous-bois bouquetA traditional beauty that effuses iron, warm earth and savory tobacco leaves, together with plums, spices and orange zest. This is juicy and still tight, with firm but savory tannins. Medium weight and quite zesty in texture, as is the case with the other Lpez de Heredia reds tasted this session. 95 Pts James Suckling