TN: Mostly Rioja, + Chablis, Champers, Chianti, PN
> 1998 Lopez de Heredia €śTondonia€ť Rioja Reserva blanco
> As usual, divisive. I (and couple guys) liked its idiosyncratic style- a bit oxidative, with strong coconut, almond, and citrus notes, with earth and wax. Others felt too weird. B+
>
> On to the blind reds.
> Rioja #1
> This is lovely, young old style Rioja. Black cherry, coffee, coconut, spice. Midbodied and long.
> 2005 La Rioja Alta €ś904 €ś Rioja Gran Reserva A-
>
> Rioja #6
> Red cherry, spice, coffee, long finish. Delicious and young.
> 2001 La Rioja Alta €śArdanza€ť Rioja Reserva B+/A-
>
Ardanza is amongst my favourites. top 3 rioja:
1. Tondonia GR
2. Tondonia R
3. Ardanza.
|