Wine Advocate - 14.7.2022 - Luis Gutierrez - López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia White 2011 - 93/100
The 2011 Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva reflects a warm and ripe year, and the wine is more evolved and already hints at some caramel and honey. It has a mellow palate without the vibrancy of the 2010 I tasted next to it. This wine matured in used, ancient American oak barrels for six years. 19,000 bottles were filled in November 2019.

Tim Atkin - Rioja 2022 Special Report - López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Blanco 2011 Reserva (12.5%) - 97/100.
It's impossible to pick a winner in a taste off between the 2010 and 2011 releases of this breath-taking white. Reflecting the hotter growing season in the latter year, this is a little bolder and more concentrated, but with similar levels of extract and complexity. Almond paste, honey and sea salt flavours are supported by tangy acidity. 2023-35