Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2011 CS20230828 where the Franc grows on

where the Franc grows on a volcanic outcrop and the Merlot in clay-loam

and white pepper amongst more earthy

then ages 12 months in used French oak

Wild Turkey 101 is aged at least five years in deeply charred American white oak (the heaviest 'Alligator' char)

Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2011 CS20230828 where the Franc grows onThe 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