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Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Reserva Rioja 2008
Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Reserva Rioja 2008
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The nose of the 2008 Viña Tondonia Reserva is very elegant, fresh and with an herbal twist, starting to show the complexity of the aged wines that are sometimes still too young when they are released 10+ years from the vintage! The palate is medium-bodied, with lightness and depth, very classical with extra freshness and all that is needed for a long development in bottle. This is the more Tondonia of the two vintages I tasted side by side. There are notes of maple syrup, smoke, licorice and crisp fruit. The palate is more austere, crunchy and reveals the chalkiness of the soils. There's more definition and precision here.
W19640
Spain
Rioja
Red
2008
Tempranillo
.750L
yes
Alvear Pedro Ximenez de Anada Montilla-Morilles Sherry 2008 375mL
Alvear Pedro Ximenez de Anada Montilla-Morilles Sherry 2008 375mL
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"The much sweeter, honeyed, syrupy 2008 Pedro Ximenez de Anada exhibits a dark amber color along with notes of roasted nuts, molassas, Chinese black tea and honeysuckle. Rich, unctuous and full, it is best served slightly chilled after dinner."
Alvear was founded in 1729 and remains under the control of the same family. They own 307 acres of vineyards in the Montilla-Moriles appellation. Anyone who visits the area recognizes the incredible white soils "albariza or albero", which are dominated by chalk/limestone and the key to the great acids these products possess.
W00670
Spain
Sherry
2008
.375L
yes
Vinedos de Paganos El Puntido Gran Reserva Rioja 2008
Vinedos de Paganos El Puntido Gran Reserva Rioja 2008
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97 points Wine Advocate
I was greatly impressed by the 2008 El Puntido Gran Reserva, a wine with a more traditional profile than the majority of wines from the Eguren family. At age 14, the wine is glorious, still young and with a mixture of primary and more developed notes. It goes more in the direction of the old wines, with balsamic notes of incense and cedarwood, mushrooms and some berries and herbs. It's complex and elegant, with fully resolved tannins. This was bottled back in May 2011, so it's been in bottle for over a decade, and the texture shows it. It has 14% alcohol and a pH of 3.55. This matured in brand-new French oak barrels for 28 months, and the wine has absorbed the oak completely. (07/22)
PJ00136
Spain
Rioja
Red
2008
Tempranillo
.750L
yes
Frontaura Toro Reserva 2008
Frontaura Toro Reserva 2008
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W20410
Spain
Toro
Red
2008
.750L
yes
Chateau La Lagune Haut-Medoc 2008
Chateau La Lagune Haut-Medoc 2008
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One of the most beautiful wines of the vintage, the dark ruby/purple-colored La Lagune exhibits sweet cassis, camphor, truffle and white chocolate notes presented in a dense, medium to full-bodied, silky textured personality. Filled with purity, finesse, elegance and authoritative flavor intensity, this 2008 is already drinkable and should continue to evolve for 15+ years.
91 points Vinous
The 2008 La Lagune has a forward and quite intense bouquet with blackberry, tobacco, cooked meat with hints of white pepper and then later, pressed rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well knit with neatly integrated and judicious oak. There is a gentle but firm grip on the palate: hints of allspice and sea salt. There is a discernable a chalky texture with respect to the tannins towards the finish, suggesting that this will benefit from another couple of years in bottle. Good potential. Tasted at the La Lagune vertical at the château.
W-00004558
France
Red
2008
.750L
yes
Jimenez Landi The End Mentrida D.O 2008
Jimenez Landi The End Mentrida D.O 2008
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W00051
Spain
Mentrida
Red
2008
Garnacha
.750L
yes