Lopez Heredia, Tondonia Blanco Reserva Vintage:2012 44 ha parcel of 50+

44 ha parcel of 50+ year old vines)

5 ha is planted to chardonnay

here the wood is more generous and while it stops short of being intrusive on the white flower and citrus suffused nose

Both the 2010 and the 2009 continue to blow me away every time I taste them

Lopez Heredia, Tondonia Blanco Reserva Vintage:2012 44 ha parcel of 50+Spurriers first visit to Lopez de Heredia dates back to 1965 and even in those days the cellars were old fashioned. Happily, not much has changed as today Lopez de Heredia still practice the most traditional winemaking, keeping their top wines in barrel for between 10 and 20 years prior to bottling and release. This distinctive blend of Viura and Malvasia is a perfect example of their unique style. It has a deep colour and an equally deep, rich nose,