R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura

9.143 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Viura
Top Notes For
Will Stanley

Nose is immediately opulent, with candied orange, almost marmalade, and a hint of petrol early doors (this passed by the second day). Reads like a cross between Sauternes and old Burgundy.

This is tremendously rich and hedonistic, an old-school, opulent wine with firm tannins and a honeyed edge. By the second night, a vibrant, lively acidity emerged and brought the wine to life on the finish.

Shockingly complex, this is a wine that provides intrigue with every sip, and yet seems endless. Without a doubt improved by 2+ hours decanting. An outrageously good accompaniment to good quality Serrano ham. A very youthful wine to drink now, or over the coming decade. Very memorable.

Nose is immediately opulent, with candied orange, almost marmalade, and a hint of petrol early doors (this passed by the second day). Reads like a cross between Sauternes and old Burgundy.

This is tremendously rich and hedonistic, an old-school, opulent wine with firm tannins and a honeyed edge. By the second night, a vibrant, lively acidity emerged and brought the wine to life on the finish.

Shockingly complex, this is a wine that provides intrigue with every sip, and yet seems endless. Without a doubt improved by 2+ hours decanting. An outrageously good accompaniment to good quality Serrano ham. A very youthful wine to drink now, or over the coming decade. Very memorable.

Dec 2nd, 2019
Charlie Evans

Paled in comparison to the ‘87 I had last weekend but still so lovely!

Paled in comparison to the ‘87 I had last weekend but still so lovely!

Sep 24th, 2018
Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

9.0

Funky!!! Capital F

Funky!!! Capital F

1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2018
Sylvain Rhainds

2006 J aime le côté oxydatatif de ce vin!

2006 J aime le côté oxydatatif de ce vin!

1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2018
JJ Lumia

Another selection from the Lumia-Haro taster’s dozen. Never had a white rioja before. Very interesting: very well done. Full-bodied and creamy showing tropical and coconut. This is not for the meek or inexperienced. Serious oenophiles only.

Another selection from the Lumia-Haro taster’s dozen. Never had a white rioja before. Very interesting: very well done. Full-bodied and creamy showing tropical and coconut. This is not for the meek or inexperienced. Serious oenophiles only.

Jan 20th, 2020
KA
9.3

Probably the most interesting Rose I’ve ever had . Extremely rare and hard to get and I can see why.

Probably the most interesting Rose I’ve ever had . Extremely rare and hard to get and I can see why.

Feb 24th, 2019
Andrew Schirmer

As others have noted, LdH bottles can vary significantly. Thankfully one doesn’t break the bank stashing a few away. This 2008 is on the funkier side, slightly corked and oxidative with petrol and lemon notes...still enjoyable, but not at the heights these can be...

As others have noted, LdH bottles can vary significantly. Thankfully one doesn’t break the bank stashing a few away. This 2008 is on the funkier side, slightly corked and oxidative with petrol and lemon notes...still enjoyable, but not at the heights these can be...

Dec 29th, 2018
Russ W
9.4

Forgot how wildly exciting this wine is:
Flinty salty nutty oily minerality with a creme brûlée kicker.

Forgot how wildly exciting this wine is:
Flinty salty nutty oily minerality with a creme brûlée kicker.

Dec 12th, 2018
Jason Gaffner

Good not great. Waxy and zippy

Good not great. Waxy and zippy

Nov 23rd, 2018