{"product_id":"2004-r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-gran-reserva","title":"R. Lopez de Heredia, \"Vina Tondonia\", Gran Reserva, 2004","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA legendary Vina Tondonia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eNot far behind the Tondonia white in 2004 - and that’s high praise - the red from this historic vineyard is coming into its own at 20 years of age. Aromas of dill, rose petal, incense and antique books are an alluring introduction to a palate that has chalky freshness, savoury, granular tannins, tobacco leaf, Christmas spice and red berry flavours and enough backbone to age further in bottle\u003c\/em\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eTim Atkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of Tempranillo\/Garnacha\/Mazuelo\/Graciano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatured in used barrels for 10 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker : 100\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling: 98\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal now through 2040\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e Slow-roasted lamb, braised veal cheeks, and duck confit. You can also serve it alongside pan-seared venison loin, wild mushroom risotto, and earthy truffle dishes. For tapas and smaller bites, try thin slices of Jamón Ibérico de bellota, cured wild boar salami, wedges of aged Manchego cheese, and simple rustic bread drizzled with high-quality olive oil \u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ Serve at a temperature around\u003cstrong\u003e 16-18ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile everyone else is rushing to release, López de Heredia has spent 140 years practicing the dying art of patience. They keep their wine in the cellar until it’s actually ready to drink.Whether it’s their Crianza (which puts most Gran Reservas to shame) or this stunning 2004 Gran Reserva, these are some of the most soulful, complex wines you’ll ever find. With only 24,000 bottles for the whole world, it won't sit on our shelves for long!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/rioja\"\u003eBrowse our Rioja Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56797365961048,"sku":"600146","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-gran-reserva-2004-whelehans-wines-dublin-wineshop.jpg?v=1778672723","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/2004-r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-gran-reserva","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}