Rioja Reserva Tondonia Lopez de Heredia 2001 (1.5L)

96+ Points, Luis Gutiérrez, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "I had the chance to taste a bottle of the 2001 Viña Tondonia Reserva 10 years after it was released, and the wine has evolved beautifully and quite slowly—at least that is the case for these bottles that have been kept in the winery for all these years. It's austere and elegant, with balance and concentration, polished tannins and a chalky texture, long tasty and dry. This is lively and should continue developing in bottle for quite some time..." 07/22

95 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "Lots of dried fruits from pear and apples to all citrus. Honey undertones too. Full body, tangy fruit and acidity. Hints of limes and vanilla also. A fascinating wine. Drinking heritage. Aged six or seven years in used American wood. Drink or hold." 07/15