R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.431 ratings
9.418 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
Mike Saviage

Reddish tawny, translucent. Subtle nose, notes of warm dark berries, dried brush and herbs, cranberries, some sweetness that includes brown sugar, and a little medicinal thing. Nicely balanced in the mouth. Fading fruit and tannins resolved. A nice wine but it's best days are probably behind it. Drink up.

Reddish tawny, translucent. Subtle nose, notes of warm dark berries, dried brush and herbs, cranberries, some sweetness that includes brown sugar, and a little medicinal thing. Nicely balanced in the mouth. Fading fruit and tannins resolved. A nice wine but it's best days are probably behind it. Drink up.

Mar 24th, 2018
Tom Garrett

WInemaker Detert Family Vineayrds

8.8

Decadent, mature nose. Rose petal, mushroom, herb, cherry. Silky texture. Cherry cola and mushroom reduction. Long finish.A little past prime - probably due to storage - still a pleasure

Decadent, mature nose. Rose petal, mushroom, herb, cherry. Silky texture. Cherry cola and mushroom reduction. Long finish.A little past prime - probably due to storage - still a pleasure

1 person found it helpfulNov 16th, 2015
Phil Stice

Crazy wine. So fresh.

Crazy wine. So fresh.

1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2015
David Singer

Sommelier/Wine Educator LibationEducation

9.3

Delicious old school Rioja, US oak, extended barrel maturation. Fruit is still only slightly dried but intense. Many years ahead of it

Delicious old school Rioja, US oak, extended barrel maturation. Fruit is still only slightly dried but intense. Many years ahead of it

1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2014
Maddalena de Zambiasi

Deg. Sang.

Deg. Sang.

1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2014
Nicholas Livingston

The year I began at Mounds Park Academy -and puberty for that matter...

The year I began at Mounds Park Academy -and puberty for that matter...

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2013
Frank Morgan

Amazingly vibrant 22 year old Rioja - slid red fruit, mushroom, hints of leather.

Amazingly vibrant 22 year old Rioja - slid red fruit, mushroom, hints of leather.

1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2013
Mike Lee

Beverage Manager/Sommelier Catch Miami

9.4

Nice multi-dimensional '91.

Nice multi-dimensional '91.

Jul 28th, 2014
Matthew Loso

Drinker!! Not going to gain from further age...

Drinker!! Not going to gain from further age...

May 28th, 2013
Nathan Kandler

Winemaker Thomas Fogarty Winery

Honeycomb silk, needs air.

Honeycomb silk, needs air.

Nov 9th, 2013