{"title":"The astonishing whites (and a red) of Lopez de Heredia Rioja, Gravionia, Tondonia and Bosconia, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI've admired these wines for many years. They are classics. They are legends of Rioja. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe value they offer against any wine in the world is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e outstanding. Here are the latest releases of these long lived, iconic whites. Delivery will be at the end of July\/early August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note, the 2005 Bosconia Gran Reserva, and 2005 Tondonia Blanco Gran Reserva are on such tight allocations they can only be purchased via email. Please get in touch on Wines@swig.co.uk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vina-tondonia-blanco-reserva-bodegas-lopez-de-heredia-rioja-2014","title":"Vina Tondonia Blanco Reserva, Bodegas Lopez de Heredia, Rioja 2014","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAXIMUM 6 PER CUSTOMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"96 points - The 2014 Blanco Riserva Viña Tondonia is a blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasía from Haro, Rioja. Aged at least six years in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efoudres\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand two in the bottle, it has a golden hue with aromas of lemon peel, herbs, light resin and nutty hints over subtly integrated oak. Delicate and compact, with a fine chalkiness and a long, saline finish, this is a white that seamlessly marries supple texture and electric acidity. Drink 2025-2045\" Joaquin Hildago, Vinous.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo step back inside the López de Heredia winery is to step back in time. Founded in 1877, and little changed since, López de Heredia might not be quite the oldest winery in Rioja, but they are certainly the most tradition bound and least changed. You read a lot of marketing fluff about ‘family winemaking tradition’, but at López de Heredia, it’s real. Maria José López de Heredia and her winemaker sister, Mercedes, couldn’t care less about wine fashions. They've been producing wines in the style their great grandfather did, where their wines slumber in their deep cellars for many years before release.  The quest for perfection is of utmost importance, and no wine is released until it is ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LOPEZ DE HEREDIA","offers":[{"title":"DUTY PAID","offer_id":56773872812418,"sku":"A1186114","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_b06c695d-9a89-4f7d-8030-575b6c9a793c.png?v=1784538128"},{"product_id":"vina-gravonia-blanco-crianza-bodegas-r-lopez-de-heredia-rioja-2017","title":"Vina Gravonia Blanco, Crianza, Bodegas R. Lopez de Heredia, Rioja 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eGravonia is exceptional value, as it is a Gran Reserva, effectively, but they name it Crianza to have a range. Its value is highlighted by both Luis Gutierrez and Tim Atkin MW below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\"94+ points. The nose of the 2017 Viña Gravonia Blanco is unmistakably López de Heredia, with those mushroom, white pepper and pollen aromas that remind you so much of the smell in their ancient caves. Of course, this could qualify as a Gran Reserva, but they keep it at Crianza (to have a range), and it's \u003ci\u003esold at a bargain price for its quality and age\u003c\/i\u003e. It's characterful and nuanced, with some hints of development and a lightish palate with pungent flavors and great harmony. (Luis Gutierrez, RobertParker.com)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo step back inside the López de Heredia winery is to step back in time. Founded in 1877, and little changed since, López de Heredia might not be quite the oldest winery in Rioja, but they are certainly the most tradition bound and least changed. You read a lot of marketing fluff about ‘family winemaking tradition’, but at López de Heredia, it’s real. Maria José López de Heredia and her winemaker sister, Mercedes, couldn’t care less about wine fashions. They've been producing wines in the style their great grandfather did, where their wines slumber in their deep cellars for many years before release.  The quest for perfection is of utmost importance, and no wine is released until it is ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LOPEZ DE HEREDIA","offers":[{"title":"DUTY PAID","offer_id":56774210093442,"sku":"A1196117","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_31470eca-cff3-4793-9cb6-d597507c558e.png?v=1784292874"},{"product_id":"vina-tondonia-blanco-gran-reserva-bodegas-lopez-de-heredia-rioja-2005","title":"Vina Tondonia Blanco Gran Reserva, Bodegas Lopez de Heredia, Rioja 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVAILABLE ON TIGHT ALLOCATION. PLEASE EMAIL WINES@SWIG.CO.UK TO PURCHASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"99 points - The 2005 Gran Reserva Blanco Viña Tondonia spent ten years in American oak, giving it remarkable depth. Composed of Viura with 10% Malvasía and bottled in November 2019, it layers acacia, dried flowers, lime zest and herbs on the nose, with toffee, bakery tones and gentle toast. On the palate, it is dry and enveloping, carrying vibrant, integrated freshness and a wafer-like savory nuance. Exceptionally long and refined, the 2005 stands out as a great vintage here.\" Drink 2026-2040, Joaquín Hidalgo, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvinous.com%2F\u0026amp;data=05%7C02%7CKate%40swig.co.uk%7C50f8ff6d44794708e89308dee3f6684c%7C2d9a6e8561de4dfabec91ba815128378%7C0%7C0%7C639198844638561632%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C\u0026amp;sdata=y1XzdrqwvKznyPZKYqnD2%2B8RptI03K0wotylHh1qlkM%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"\u003eVinous.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo step back inside the López de Heredia winery is to step back in time. Founded in 1877, and little changed since, López de Heredia might not be quite the oldest winery in Rioja, but they are certainly the most tradition bound and least changed. You read a lot of marketing fluff about ‘family winemaking tradition’, but at López de Heredia, it’s real. Maria José López de Heredia and her winemaker sister, Mercedes, couldn’t care less about wine fashions. They've been producing wines in the style their great grandfather did, where their wines slumber in their deep cellars for many years before release.  The quest for perfection is of utmost importance, and no wine is released until it is ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LOPEZ DE HEREDIA","offers":[{"title":"DUTY PAID","offer_id":56774213599618,"sku":"A5216105","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_532207a7-d069-427d-b480-fa0a651c59be.jpg?v=1784292997"},{"product_id":"vina-bosconia-rioja-gran-reserva-lopez-de-heredia-2005","title":"Vina Bosconia Rioja Gran Reserva, Lopez de Heredia 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVAILABLE ON TIGHT ALLOCATION. PLEASE EMAIL WINES@SWIG.CO.UK TO PURCHASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003e96pts\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fully evolved yet energetic, the 2005 Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia (80% Tempranillo with Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo) offers underbrush, sandalwood, chestnut and dried fruit on the nose. Intense but refined on the palate, it shows firm yet polished tannins, with oak adding \u003cspan\u003esubtle grip over a chalky structure. A beautiful expression of the vintage, it remains vibrant.\" 2026-2050\u003c\/span\u003e\" Joaquin Hildago, Vinous.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo step back inside the López de Heredia winery is to step back in time. Founded in 1877, and little changed since, López de Heredia might not be quite the oldest winery in Rioja, but they are certainly the most tradition bound and least changed. 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