Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2011 TAGS and a no-brainer for anyone

and a no-brainer for anyone who loves mature wine

with a subtle orange citrus and apricot quality

Sort of a cross between Cynar and sweet vermouth

Not very oaky

Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2011 TAGS and a no-brainer for anyoneThe greatest name in Rioja, pre cellared for you. Lopez de Heredia is the platonic ideal of traditional Rioja wines released years later than their peers, aged forever in old American oak, never compromised for fashion. The Vina Tondonia vineyard sits on the right bank of the Ebro just outside Haro, and 2011 was an excellent vintage there, giving wines with both power and Tondonia's hallmark finesse. After nearly six years in barrel and several more