Simply put, López de Heredia's whites are special wines.
They occupy an important place for many of us at Crush. Among the great bottles that we've drunk is a 1957 that has assumed legendary status.
López's whites are challenging, but they are some of the most haunting, soulful and singular wines that you'll ever taste.
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It's difficult to find an apt comparison for López's white, but the first wines that come to mind are whites from Chateau Simone or Bordeaux. However, you have to toss in more exposure to oxygen and all the deep, mysterious and subtle complexity that comes with it.
Little about López de Heredia has changed in the 138 years since its founding. There's no debate that if you want unyieldingly traditional Rioja, López de Heredia is the address to know.
Tondonia Blanco Gran Reservas reach a mind-boggling spectrum of flavor. This is Lopez's most important vineyard. By the time the Blanco Gran Reserva is released, it possesses a ridiculous complexity. It covers everything from beeswax and flowers to curry, mushrooms, pine needles and sweet herbs. The presentation is one of grace, lift and aristocratic stature.
The 1996 flaunts the subtle, structured and even delicate side of the Blanco Gran Reserva. It's profound, but at this point it speaks in whispers. It's one of the strongest and most intricate versions of the wine that we've tasted.
López's Blanco Gran Reserva is one of the most moving and impressive wines you'll taste. For us, the 1996 is a fascinating release that promises to evolve beautifully.
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Joe Salamone
Wine Buyer
Crush Wine & Spirits