TN: 2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Bosconia

[Daniel_Hall]

We had the '76, 81 and 91 a few days ago…let me see if I can find the notes I took. All were still showing really strong.

[John_Morris]

@Tom Gutting

2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Bosconia

And I believe 2000 was considered a fairly disappointing vintage overall for Rioja, no?

[Peter_C]

@Tom Gutting

• 2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Bosconia - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (12/21/2009)
  13.0% alcohol. This is a delightful, refined wine that gives expression to Rioja that too frequently lacks. Light red color that is somewhat reminiscent of rust. Very pretty, restrained nose of bright red fruit, a woody note, deep earth, and minerals. In the mouth, this is the embodiment of refinement. It has a light palate presence, cutting a focused swath across the tongue, with beautiful red fruit. It’s got a floral, earthy quality that is intoxicating. Smooth and balanced, with great purity, there are no sharp edges. Absolutely focused and terrific. A-

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Thanks Tom - the 2001 Reserva Bosconia doesnt suck either. Was the 2000 around $30, give or take $10?

Among my favorite producers outside of Burgundy and Champagne. (and outside Montelena/Ridge/Mondavi)

[Peter_C]

@GusC

Curious if anyone has anyone had their Rose (hope this isn’t too much of a thread jack)?

It was interesting but didn’t really inspire me:

Heredia Vina Tondonia Rose Gran Reserva - 1998
Gorgeous orangy color. Immediately upon opening, it smelled like a Sauternes, but perhaps like an older Sauternes in which caramel had started to nudge the apricots out of the way. After some time in the glass, the nose became more sherry like, tangy and salty fresh. Strawberries and melon rind were also present but not in enough quantity to round out the nose. Admittedly, this wine was hard for me to evaluate since I don’t drink much aged rose, but the flavors were somewhat jumbled in the mouth. Caramel, butterscotch and a bit of minerality all played a role. I would like to try more aged Rose but wasn’t blown away by this particular effort. 87pts

I love the Rosado, but admittedly, it’s a chameleon and certainly not for the timid. (not saying you are timid btw, just saying it’s not your typical Rose)

As your note expresses, my experience is that it’s anything but fruity and more saline, minerally and almost steely. But, I love this bottle for its curious nature.

[Peter_C]

@Todd F r e n c h

Thanks, Alan. Looks like a LONG term cellar item.

Todd - in this thread, Maria José López de Heredia thought storing it for 10 years was ideal assuming proper storage fwiw:

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[Tom_Gutting]

Peter – this was $55 off a restaurant wine list. So pretty decent value.

[Scott_Smith]

Tasted my first Heredia wine last night, the 01 Reserva Bosconia.
Aromas and flavors of cherries and florals - pretty and delicate presentation. Powdery tannins in an otherwise light mouthfeel.
Very nice.

I didn’t notice any improvement over the course of a couple hours. (Cork was stained to the top when I opened it for pop and pour.)
I’ll get more of this for near term enjoyment but not to cellar.