TN: 2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Rosado Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia

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  • 2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Rosado Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (11/14/2012)
    Yes, the current release of Rosado which is only 12 years old. 60% Garnacha, 20% Tempranillo, 20% Viura. Clear orange tinted salmon color. Oxidative nose with sherry & nutty aromatics. Some florals emerge as you swirl & really get your nose in the glass. Light to medium bodied with clean, bright acidity. More nutty oxidative notes with melon & a whisper of mint on the back of the palate. Drying finish draws one right back to the glass. Absolutely brilliant bottle of wine.

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Did Chumas say hi to you, Paul, and Maletis for me?

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No- you need to come as a “mystery guest” sometime. Next month would be a good one.

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I think he liked the cheese I brought more than the wines tonight. He was hitting it hard.

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I bought him some scotch prior…not surprised.

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