Rioja royalty: López de Heredia Gran Reserva 2004

Rioja royalty

López de Heredia Gran Reserva 2004

‘The 2004 vintage has gone down as one of the greatest in modern Rioja,’ says Decanter. We’re delighted to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime – a special pack of 24 bottles from López de Heredia, including their ultra-rare 2004 Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva!

This 100-point Gran Reserva is ‘the essence of time and terroir’ (Vinous). It’s full of energy, light and power and ‘should be almost eternal’, writes the Wine Advocate. This red blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano is aged for 10 years in barrel and a further 10 years in bottle before release.

‘A Rioja time capsule: that is the feeling you'll have when tasting the wines of López de Heredia, particularly the 2004 Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia.’ – Vinous

Rioja royalty: López de Heredia Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia 2004

‘Whites from López de Heredia are legendary, and Viña Gravonia rightfully earns its place in the pantheon,’ says Vinous. The 2016 Gravonia Blanco Crianza is produced from 45 to 92-year-old vines in the Zaconia vineyard. 100% Viura, it shines brightly and is ‘one of the best’ (James Suckling).

The pack also includes the classic red Riojan Reservas, the 2012 Viña Tondonia, 2013 Viña Bosconia, and finally some of the best value red in the wine world – the 2016 Viña Cubillo Crianza. The Cubillo is ‘spectacular, elegant, clean and fresh like few vintages before’ and ‘indeed a bargain’, enthuses Luis Gutiérrez of the Wine Advocate.

López de Heredia are our favourite traditionalists, and the Gran Reserva reflects their old-school craftsmanship. Their reds show spice and cherries, tertiary flavours like tobacco, forest floor and umami notes, along with silky, super fine-grained tannins and a never-ending finish.

Get a pack for yourself or share it with friends – whatever you do, don’t miss it. View the full range here.

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