2001 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva 1.5L NV with an almost exotic core

with an almost exotic core of fruit

with a layered core

from the smoked turmeric notes that lace the black fruits to the finessed aromatics that accompany the body of the wine

sweet tobacco and coffee granule aspect from the Cabernet coming through and settling on the tongue giving a piquance but there's excellent harmony here

2001 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva 1.5L NV with an almost exotic core18 20 JancisRobinson. comLovely, glowing, mature deep ruby. Orange rim. Heady and complex the most complex wine in The Bunch tasting by a mile! So fresh and layered and appetising. Seems silly to even bother to write this but it could only be Rioja! So pure!!!! Dry finish but there is enough fruit here.