2006 R. Lopez de Heredia - Vina Tondonia Vina Gravonia
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(aged for four years in American oak barrels) Brilliant gold. Honey, orange pith, dried pear and toasted nuts on the deeply perfumed nose. Broad, fleshy and dry, offering bitter citrus zest, pear skin, brown butter, vanilla and candied ginger flavors and a touch of smokiness. Shows an intriguing juxtaposition of rich, ripe fruit and firm, dry and nutty character, in the vein of a Vin Jaune from the Jura. Closes long and chewy, featuring lingering beeswax, caramel and pear nectar qualities. This singular, oxidative wine definitely isn't for everybody.
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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The warmer 2006 Viña Gravonia Crianza, a white inspired by the wines from Graves (hence the name), is pure Viura matured in well-seasoned oak barrels for four years and bottled unfiltered in November 2011. The nose does not transmit any heat whatsoever, showing notes of chamomile, beeswax, honey and aromatic herbs. The palate is sharp, medium-bodied with great acidity and freshness that is both clean and persistent; it is more austere than exuberant, which was a real surprise. Overall, it is tasty and supple. The Gravonia vineyard is very old and naturally-balanced, which shows in the wine. Against all odds, the 2006 is showing better than the 2005 today. Fantastic and a steal! 50,000 bottles.