Lopez Heredia, Tondonia Blanco Reserva Vintage:1996 There is a refined texture

There is a refined texture to the layered and concentrated middle weight flavors that possess that really lovely inner mouth perfume before culminating in a mineral-infused and beautifully long finish

Mint and leather aromas give way to more meaty-savory elements

3% Cabernet Franc makes up the rest of the blend

It's probably not fair to taste another wine after the 2013 Langhe Nebbiolo

Lopez Heredia, Tondonia Blanco Reserva Vintage:1996 There is a refined textureSpurriers first visit to Lopez de Heredia dates back to 1965 and even in those days the cellars were old fashioned. Happily, not much has changed as today Lopez de Heredia still practice the most traditional winemaking, keeping their top wines in barrel for between 10 and 20 years prior to bottling and release. This distinctive blend of Viura and Malvasia is a perfect example of their unique style. It has a deep colour and an equally deep, rich nose,