2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Rosado Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia- Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (7/19/2011)
Color of pale salmon. Telltale nutty aromas and a dusty, minerally note. A bit watery on the palate but flavorful with savory notes of salted almonds and rosewater. Acidity is lip-smacking. The finish is bone dry. One of the best roses made. (91 pts.)
Nice. I’ve been meaning to try the '00 Blanco also. Amazing that a winery makes a rose from their best vineyards and ages it just like their reds and whites.
Just drank the first of 2 bottles in my cellar of this wine from the 97 vintage that I purchased in 07. Can’t imagine an 14 year old rose tasting as good as it did (90 pts.) I like the reds and roses from this producer a lot. Can’t speak to the whites. I have never tried one, but hope to do so.
I can’t wait to try a LdH rose. All of their other wines are readily available here in Houston but I haven’t seen the rose for some reason. Robert- the whites are fantastic and great QPRs.