WTN: Gravonia

[Jenise]

Last night with pork chops braised in an onion-sherry sauce:

2013 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña Gravonia Viura, Macabeo
As another CT reviewer said, "Compares to nothing I know, in a class of it's own. Full-bodied but fresh, elegant and mouthfilling...." I'll add: fresh and dried pears, salty minerality, and more minimally oxidative than any Gravonia I've had in the past. Hypnotic on nose and palate with echo chambers of flavor and a looooong finish. For my tastes, best vintage of Gravonia so far.

[David M. Bueker]

I thought I had more Gravonia in the cellar. I was incorrect. I actually have three bottles of the 2005 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia. Huh.

[Jenise]

Lucky you, I guess, since you've said you don't care for the Gravonia. But honestly, I don't know how any experienced wine person can not love this--except for, as said elsewhere, anyone who hates sherry/flor flavors.