2002 Vina Tondonia Tinto Reserva, Rioja
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Alex Bridgeman
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2002 Vina Tondonia Tinto Reserva, Rioja
From Bodegas Lopez de Heredia. Little on the nose, very subdued showing just a little fruit. Restrained palate, thin fruit, big dry tannins and schistous minerality. Wow! This is tanninc. It does become attractive on the palate with patience and air. Closed down. Scored for future rather than current drinking pleasure. 87/100. Drunk 06-May-14.
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