R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2013 Feudo Maccari The palate runs directly with

The palate runs directly with pepper/powder influences with a silky texture

Fine toast and mineral aromas are chiselled to the lemon curd and brioche-like pastries

it is uncharacteristically shy at this stage

and maybe even a hint of pancetta

R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva Blanco, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2013 Feudo Maccari The palate runs directly withThe 2013 Blanco Reserva Via Tondonia is a blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasa Riojana from the Tondonia vineyard, situated along the Ebro River. Aged for six years in oak barrels and an additional two years in the bottle, this wine defies expectations of youth with its bright amber hue. Subtle aromas of honey, dried apricot, tangerine peel and faint oak greet the senses. Initially rich and overwhelming, it evolves into a gently chalky flow with a