Lopez Heredia, Tondonia Blanco Reserva Vintage:2012 There is both excellent volume

There is both excellent volume and density to the relatively powerful and quite serious flavors that brim with minerality on the bone-dry if not really austere finish that just goes on and on

Alta Mesa vineyard (Santa Barbara County)

(40+ year old vines)

late-ripening vintage

iodine and honeycomb

Lopez Heredia, Tondonia Blanco Reserva Vintage:2012 There is both excellent volumeSpurriers first visit to Lopez de Heredia dates back to 1965 and even in those days the cellars were old fashioned. Happily, not much has changed as today Lopez de Heredia still practice the most traditional winemaking, keeping their top wines in barrel for between 10 and 20 years prior to bottling and release. This distinctive blend of Viura and Malvasia is a perfect example of their unique style. It has a deep colour and an equally deep, rich nose,