The Blanco Reserva 2014 is available for $250 exclusively with the purchase of 12 bottles of Viña Tondonia Reserva Red 2014.

Extremely limited allocation. Once you've placed your order for 12 bottles of the red, please contact us directly to arrange your Blanco allocation.

R. López de Heredia, founded in Haro in 1877, remains one of the great guardians of traditional Rioja winemaking. Few estates anywhere in the world show this level of patience, with wines spending years in old oak and further time in bottle before they are considered ready for release. Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva is perhaps the finest example of just how remarkable this approach can be.

Made predominantly from Viura with a smaller proportion of Malvasía, the 2014 comes from the estate's historic vineyards along the Ebro River. Fermentation takes place using indigenous yeasts, followed by years of maturation in old American oak barrels and further bottle ageing in the estate's cellars. There is nothing rushed about these wines, and very few white wines in the world are made quite like them.

The 2014 is a wonderfully complex and distinctive expression of traditional white Rioja. Aromas of preserved lemon, dried citrus peel, chamomile and toasted almonds unfold alongside beeswax, delicate spice and subtle oxidative notes. With time in the glass, the wine becomes increasingly expressive, revealing layers of dried flowers, roasted nuts and savoury herbs.

The palate is beautifully textured, with a richness that never feels heavy thanks to its wonderful natural acidity. Preserved citrus, toasted hazelnuts, gentle spice and a lovely saline character come together in a long, savoury finish. There is a remarkable balance between maturity and freshness, with the kind of complexity that makes you want to spend an entire evening with a single bottle.

A truly special wine, and one we rarely get the opportunity to offer at Appellance.

These are not whites made for immediate fruitiness or easy drinking. They are wines built on time, patience and an extraordinary commitment to tradition. Beautiful with roast poultry, rich seafood, mushrooms or aged cheeses, although we would be just as happy enjoying a bottle on its own and watching it evolve in the glass.

For anyone who loves mature white Burgundy, Jura or the great traditional whites of Spain, this is a wine worth experiencing. Extremely limited availability, and certainly not something we expect to have around for long.