Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2011 TAGS Sort of a cross between

Sort of a cross between Cynar and sweet vermouth

the famously steep Mareuil-sur-Aÿ vineyard that gives one of Champagne's most singular cuvées

and ripe bananas on the nose

The Reserve offers an approachable entry into the estate's range

grilled pineapple and papaya

Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2011 TAGS Sort of a cross betweenThe greatest name in Rioja, pre cellared for you. Lopez de Heredia is the platonic ideal of traditional Rioja wines released years later than their peers, aged forever in old American oak, never compromised for fashion. The Vina Tondonia vineyard sits on the right bank of the Ebro just outside Haro, and 2011 was an excellent vintage there, giving wines with both power and Tondonia's hallmark finesse. After nearly six years in barrel and several more