2004 R. López de Heredia, Viña Tondonia Reserva x2 & 2004 Gran Reserva - Rioja - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

1 bottle Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2004 – Red / 100 PARKER Points

2 bottles Viña Tondonia Reserva 2004 – Red / 94 PARKER Points

Bodegas López de Heredia – Rioja Alta, Spain

Rating: 100 Points – The Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez / Robert Parker)
Aging: 10 years in American oak barrels, followed by extended bottle aging
Style: Traditional, long-aged Rioja of exceptional longevity

Viña Tondonia Red Gran Reserva 2004
• Grapes: Tempranillo (75 %), Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo.
• Character: Elegant, perfumed, and profound, showing layers of truffle, damp forest floor, spices, and delicate red fruit.
• Palate: Silky and balanced, with refined tannins and remarkable persistence.
• Parker’s comment: “Full of energy, light and power… almost eternal.”
• Style: A timeless Rioja that marries freshness and depth, destined to age gracefully for decades.

Summary

Both the red and white Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2004 exemplify the pinnacle of traditional Rioja, crafted with unwavering dedication and aged to perfection.
Their dual 100-point Parker ratings mark the 2004 vintage as historic, and both wines stand today as collector’s treasures — timeless, profound, and among the greatest expressions ever produced in Rioja.