Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2011 loire Aromas of sun-baked raspberry and

Aromas of sun-baked raspberry and black cherry fruit

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

singing with acidity

Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2011 loire Aromas of sun-baked raspberry andThe 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.