Rioja Reserva, Vina Tondonia 2010, R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia - 97 Points Petit Mouton Rothschild TASTING NOTE

TASTING NOTE

joined on the silky palate by gorgeous cherry and vanilla notes

if you have the choice and also the budget to spend

The wines were racked into French Nevers oak casks in August 1999 and aged for twelve months

The oak involvement is so well-judged and so well-integrated in this wine it is barely noticeable as a flavour but as a texture enhancer

Rioja Reserva, Vina Tondonia 2010, R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia - 97 Points Petit Mouton Rothschild TASTING NOTE69. 95 per bottle ABV 13. 0% "This is as complex and savory as the rest of the Via Tondonia wines, but also shows a tad more depth, with a hint of black plum and blue fruit on top of the orange rind, iron, tobacco and earthy spices. Expect some cedar and truffle to develop in the future. Juicy, zesty and tight, with a dusty tannins and bright berry fruit on the medium to full bodied palate. Drink or hold." 97 James Suckling, JamesSuckling. com, June