2013 López de Heredia "Viña Tondonia" Rioja Reserva, Rioja, SpainABOUT THIS WINE The 2013 Reserva Via Tondonia is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 10% Graciano and Mazuelo, grown in the calcareous soils of the Tondonia meander in Rioja Alta. A year officially rated as VERY GOOD. The year passed without severe climatological incidents, in lack of spring frost; but denoted with abundant spring precipitations and after the harvest. However, a mild and drier summer favoured the growth and health of the

Jean-Marc Bouley is dedicated to expressing the unique terroir of each vineyard

The Champagnes appeal to purists with lovely minerality

Regardless of his pedigree it’s clear that Andrew’s passion is truly organic

The unpredictable seasons of 2012

Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts in concrete and wooden vats

Most of the domaine’s holdings are planted on the soft limestone soil called Terres Blanches with some parcels on Calliottes and Silex

And from these amazing and unique vineyards

The coastal winds that pour over Wendling Vineyard allow for a tempering of the inherent power and intensity of Anderson Valley fruit

exclusive parcels of vineyards situated in the most important crus of the region

These special wines would normally be sold off to négociants or blended into larger cuvées

all planted on a plateau of black schist and fine sand above the village of Savennières

Rieslaner is also a specialty here