It was great to kick off our events programme for 2023 and to welcome new and familiar faces.
Above all, the tasting revealed that this estate has demonstrated outstanding consistency across a broad and diverse range of vintages. Without doubt, López de Heredia’s Viña Tondonia Reserva remains one of the great values in Rioja today. We personally rated the 2010 as having outstanding potential though patience will be needed. Of those with greater maturity, the 2004 and 2005 were very impressive yet still have development to come. Of the unsung vintages, 2008 has significant appeal as does the 2007 with its redder fruit accent and evident vibrancy, but there was no weak wine in the entire line-up. It was a pleasure to share such an impress vertical with our clients. - Simon Larkin MW
Featuring a line-up of the following wines:
Recaredo Serra del Vell 2016
Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rosado 2012
Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Blanco 1996
Viña Tondonia Reserva 2001
Viña Tondonia Reserva 2004
Viña Tondonia Reserva 2005
Viña Tondonia Reserva 2006
Viña Tondonia Reserva 2007
Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008
Viña Tondonia Reserva 2009
Viña Tondonia Reserva 2010
Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2001