{"title":"R. Lopez de Heredia","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-cubillo-tinto-crianza-rioja-2018","title":"R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Tinto Crianza Rioja 2018","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"587\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOne of the most historic and influential producers in Rioja R. López de Heredia founded in 1877 in Haro has built its reputation on a philosophy that has barely changed in over a century long ageing traditional winemaking and release only when wines are fully integrated and ready to drink Viña Cubillo is the most approachable red in the estate’s range yet it is made with exactly the same patience and seriousness as their iconic Tondonia wines sourced from estate vineyards that are often among the last to be harvested each vintage\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eThe 2018 vintage was a difficult year in Rioja marked by heavy rainfall and high humidity requiring careful vineyard management and a very late harvest Cubillo was picked at the end of October reflecting this extended growing season and the estate’s commitment to optimal ripeness over convenience The blend is approximately 70% Tempranillo 20% Garnacha with small amounts of Graciano and Mazuelo fermented traditionally and then aged for around six years in a combination of old American oak barrels and oak vats before bottling in March 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eThis extended élevage is central to the López de Heredia style allowing the wine to evolve slowly in wood until structure fruit and secondary complexity are completely integrated In the glass the 2018 shows a lifted and expressive profile opening with red cherry cranberry and plum layered with dried flowers herbs and spice With air classic Rioja development emerges cedar tobacco leaf tea like nuance and a faint balsamic edge without losing its core freshness and red fruit clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eThe palate is medium bodied finely structured and highly polished with tannins that are present but extremely fine and resolved giving shape rather than weight Bright acidity drives the wine through a long savoury finish marked by red fruits spice and a subtle bitter edge that adds definition and length Despite its long ageing the wine remains energetic and focused rather than heavy or oxidative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eWine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94 plus points (Luis Gutiérrez)\u003c\/strong\u003e describes the 2018 Viña Cubillo as pretty fresh and aromatic with floral lift and elegance despite the challenging vintage conditions The review highlights its fine tannins sleek texture and overall balance noting that it could be one of the finest Cubillos in recent years and calling it a standout value in traditional Rioja Alcohol is 13.5 percent with bright natural acidity contributing to its precision and drinkability\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50371658121409,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/R._Lopez_de_Heredia_Vina_Cubillo_Tinto_Crianza_Rioja_2018.webp?v=1782887170"},{"product_id":"r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-reserva-rioja-red-2013","title":"R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva Rioja Red 2013","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"489\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOne of the great benchmark wines of Rioja, \u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eR. López de Heredia (founded 1877 in Haro)\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a winemaking philosophy that is almost unchanged for more than a century long ageing in old oak, patient cellar maturation, and release only when the wine is considered fully resolved. Viña Tondonia sits at the heart of the estate’s reputation and is widely regarded as one of the most important traditional Rioja wines still produced today.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eThe 2013 vintage reflects a cooler and challenging growing season in Rioja, marked by high rainfall, uneven ripening and lower yields due to hail and strong winds during the growing cycle. Harvest began late in October under pressure from weather conditions and potential botrytis, resulting in a wine defined more by finesse, acidity and structure than ripeness or power. The blend is approximately 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, with small proportions of Graciano and Mazuelo, fermented in old oak vats with indigenous yeasts before extended maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eThe wine then spent no less than six years in well-seasoned American oak barrels in the estate’s cellars before further long bottle ageing prior to release in 2025, almost 12 years after harvest. This extended élevage is fundamental to the Tondonia style, allowing all components of the wine to integrate slowly and naturally without intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eIn the glass, the 2013 shows remarkable aromatic complexity and evolution, opening with dried roses, tar and spice before unfolding into classic tertiary notes of mushroom, truffle, damp earth, dried leaves and brick dust. Despite its age and development, it retains a lifted floral and savoury perfume that continues to evolve with air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eThe palate is fine-boned and highly energetic, driven by vibrant acidity and extremely fine tannins. There is a sense of lightness of structure combined with depth of flavour, moving through red fruits, savoury earth, spice and forest floor complexity into a long, persistent and precise finish. The overall impression is one of tension, elegance and controlled evolution rather than weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eWine Advocate (Robert Parker) 95 points (Luis Gutiérrez)\u003c\/strong\u003e describes the wine as a canonical expression of Viña Tondonia, highlighting its developed aromatic complexity, fine structure and vibrant energy despite the challenging vintage conditions. The review notes its fine tannins, high acidity and remarkable balance, positioning it as a classic example of traditional Rioja at its highest level. Alcohol is 13 percent with naturally high acidity contributing to its long ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50371709534401,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/R._Lopez_de_Heredia_Vina_Tondonia_Reserva_Rioja_Red_2013.webp?v=1782887868"},{"product_id":"r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-reserva-rioja-white-2013","title":"R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva Rioja White 2013","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"528\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eReally hard to get...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"528\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOne of the most iconic and historically important white wines of Spain, R. López de Heredia founded in 1877 in Haro remains a benchmark for traditional Rioja, defined by extreme patience, long ageing in old oak, and release only when wines are fully integrated and ready to drink. Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva sits among the most distinctive and age-worthy white wines in the country, made in a style that has changed very little for over a century.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eThe 2013 vintage was a challenging year in Rioja, marked by high rainfall and a cool growing season that required careful vineyard selection and strict yield management. Despite the conditions, the estate maintained that quality was achievable from old vines in the right soils, with careful harvesting and selection ensuring only the best fruit was used. The wine is predominantly Viura with Malvasía and other traditional white varieties, fermented in old oak vats with native yeasts and then aged for several years in well-seasoned American oak barrels before extended bottle maturation. It was bottled in April 2022 and released after nearly a decade of total ageing, reflecting the estate’s philosophy of extreme patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eIn the glass, the 2013 shows a more evolved aromatic profile, opening with nutty, slightly oxidative notes alongside dried citrus peel, chamomile, beeswax and fine spice. With air it builds complexity rather than freshness alone, revealing layers of toasted almond, citrus oil, dried flowers and subtle savoury herbal tones. Despite this development, there remains a clear sense of precision and structure beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eThe palate is textural and layered with a distinctive velvety mouthfeel balanced by a vibrant, driving acidity that gives the wine lift and energy. Flavours move through preserved lemon, roasted nuts and saline mineral tones, finishing long, chalky and gently savoury with a fine thread of tension running through it. It is a wine defined more by evolution and structure than primary fruit, with complexity unfolding steadily in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eWine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94 points (Luis Gutiérrez)\u003c\/strong\u003e describes the 2013 as nutty and slightly more developed in style, with intense and pungent flavours, a velvety texture and a vibrant acidic core. The review highlights its fine balance, chalky finish and ageing potential, noting that despite the challenges of the vintage, López de Heredia achieved a wine of character and precision from a limited production of around 14,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2847\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA reference-point traditional white Rioja, built entirely on time, texture and restraint rather than fruit intensity, this is best suited to complex seafood, roast poultry, mushroom dishes or aged cheeses, and will continue to evolve gracefully through to 2032 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50371764453569,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/R._Lopez_de_Heredia_Vina_Tondonia_Reserva_Rioja_White_2013.jpg?v=1782888825"},{"product_id":"r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-gravonia-crianza-white-rioja-2017","title":"R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Gravonia Crianza White Rioja 2017","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"69\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eReally hard to get...\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eOne of the most distinctive and traditionally made white wines in Spain, \u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eR. López de Heredia (founded 1877 in Haro)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reference point for long-aged, classical Rioja. The estate is defined by a philosophy that prioritises time over speed, with wines released only after extended ageing in old oak and bottle, once they have fully integrated and reached their intended expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eViña Gravonia comes from very old vines, in this case around 93 years of age, and sits as one of the most characterful whites in the portfolio. Although technically classified as a Crianza, its ageing regime often exceeds what would qualify as a Gran Reserva under Rioja regulations, reflecting the estate’s belief in patience rather than categorisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eThe 2017 vintage was one of the most extreme and challenging in recent Rioja history, marked by severe April frost followed by drought conditions. It resulted in the earliest, smallest and fastest harvest in the estate’s modern history, with fruit picked as early as mid-September. Despite the difficult season, the old vines provided enough concentration and balance to produce a wine of clarity and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eThe wine is fermented in ancient oak vats with indigenous yeasts and then aged for approximately four years in well-seasoned American oak barrels before extended bottle maturation, continuing the estate’s signature slow development style. Bottling took place in September 2023 after extended élevage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1884\" class=\"\"\u003eIn the glass, the 2017 shows an unmistakable López de Heredia aromatic profile, opening with mushroom, white pepper, pollen and subtle oxidative complexity reminiscent of the estate’s historic cellars. With air it expands into layers of dried citrus peel, beeswax, roasted nuts and faint petrol-like development, balanced by a persistent savoury freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eThe palate is light to medium-bodied but deeply structured, defined by vibrant acidity and a fine, linear texture. Flavours move through citrus oil, saline notes, spice and nutty complexity, finishing long, dry and slightly savoury with a distinctive bitter edge that adds definition and length. Despite its evolution, it remains focused and energetic rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eWine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94+ points (Luis Gutiérrez)\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights its unmistakable house style, noting mushroom, white pepper and pollen aromas alongside a lightly developed yet highly harmonious palate. The review emphasises its balance, character and value, describing it as a wine of nuance and precision that could easily sit at a higher classification level given its ageing regime and complexity. Only around 20,000 bottles were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50371853877441,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/R._Lopez_de_Heredia_Vina_Gravonia_Crianza_White_Rioja_2017.webp?v=1782889413"}],"url":"https:\/\/appellance.com\/collections\/r-lopez-de-heredia.oembed","provider":"Appellance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}