The 2008 R. Lopez Heredia ‘Vina Tondonia Reserva’ Rioja is a marvelous effort from this challenging vintage in La Rioja. The wine is a complex blend of Tempranillo (75%), and Garnacho (15%), with Graciano and Mazuelo (5%) that was aged for six years before bottling. The wine is might be showing a bit more depth and concentration than the ’07 bottling while the ’07 is slightly more geared towards finesse. Deep white truffle and wild blackberry notes combine with shades of cinnamon, orange rind and sour kirsch on this gorgeous bouquet. The palate is wonderfully viscous and concentrated. Layers of sour red and ark fruits collide with minerals, smoky terroir and shades of blood orange zest and peat moss on this simply gorgeous palate. Rich and layered, yet having a sterling sense of tension, this magical new wine will cellar well for at least another fifteen years. Drink 2020-2038- 95 — 5 years ago
Melon and vanilla. Very yummy! — 5 years ago
Very smooth. Very nice combination with red pasta sauce. Definitely will buy again — 6 years ago
Reminds me of chalk Hill. Full body chard. Loved it — 7 years ago
Delicious. Very earthy. — 8 years ago
Rich velvety mouth feel, with a wonderful lingering finish of blackberry — 4 years ago
Another wine from Orin Swift Cellars. And another one I love. It’s bold and deep. The nose is full of ripe plum, and some other dark fruit with a sweet vanilla. And on the palate it opens itself with some chocolate and a leather. Eight Years In The Dessert needs decantation. Give this wine an hour in a glass and you won’t be disappointed. — 6 years ago
tried at hunter valley. lightly sweet & summery, easy to drink. — 7 years ago
Really enjoyed this as an evening sipper by itself. Subtle notes of the bourbon barrel, fairly well balanced. Would get again, especially for price. — 8 years ago
Six years and this Morgon is coming into its own. Fantastic nose and palate — 9 years ago
super deiiiiii💕 — 5 years ago
Strawberry, rhubarb, watermelon
Rose?
Dry and lovely — 5 years ago
2010 vintage with plum, black currants, green olive, eucalyptus mint black cherry. Delicious!! — 6 years ago
Chocolate and cherries — 8 years ago
Julie's birthday — 8 years ago
Joe Flo
Excellent Albariño as good or better than any Spanish Albariño. — 4 years ago