Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2012 PURYEAR A one of a kind

A one of a kind Scotch with a mash fermentation that last over three weeks as opposed to the typical 72 hours

separated from the Pacific by a small mountain range making the closet vineyard to the ocean in all of California

The wine balances opulence with brightness

Cottenceau's estate focuses on expressing the pure character of each parcel

the wine undergoes minimal filtration

Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2012 PURYEAR A one of a kindFrom one of Spain's most historic bodegasoperating since 1877this traditional Reserva represents serious old school Rioja. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo spent six years aging in American oak before bottling. A dry year yielded healthy grapes with perfect balance between alcohol and tannin. The garnet wine reveals ash and plum marmalade aromas with herbal undertones, a chalky texture, and a compact, flavorful finish built for decades