Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2011 loire and the wine spends a

and the wine spends a year in barrel and a year in bottle before release

While Olabarri’s Reserva and Gran Reserva Riojas certainly qualify as incredible value

buzzing with acidity and framed by tannins that build

Aromas of sun-baked raspberry and black cherry fruit

Drink through 2031

Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2011 loire and the wine spends aThe Tondonia vineyard is Lopez de Heredia's flagship vineyard on the banks of the Ebro river. The clay limestone soil here produces Tempranillo of rare structural elegance, with a helping hand from Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo. In great vintages the Heredia family makes Gran Reservas of incredible power and finesse, but we'll be waiting a while to see that one. In the meantime, the Reserva is here and ready to be the star of your next dinner party.