López Heredia "Viña Tondonia" Rioja Reserva (2012)

Viña Tondonia, Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain

Varietal(s): Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano

This garnet wine reveals aromas of ash and plum marmalade, with a faintly herbal core and hints of oaky cedar. Dry and lean, the fairly chalky texture lingers long, concluding with a compact, flavorful and lasting finish. The 2012 is a beautiful old-school Rioja. 

95pts. Vinous & Robert Parker's Wine Advocate