López de Heredia Rioja Viña Gravonia Crianza Blanco 2014

95 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The 2014 Viña Gravonia Blanco always smells of the cellar with some mushroomy aromas and flavors, and it's very classical, with 12.5% alcohol, more vibrant than the 2015 I tasted next to it. To María José López de Heredia, Gravonia has to be very fresh with citrus freshness and some nuttiness but without the bitterness of the aged Tondonia, which they compare with the Carbonieux and such wines from Graves. These are ancient vines and the grapes are pristine. 25,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2021. They bottled later because of COVID-19, and the extra time was spent mostly in oak vat but maybe some in barrel... Drink: 2022-2030. (Jul 2022)"

95 points David Williams (Decanter): "One of the grand old names of Rioja, López de Heredia is unusual for being equally, if not more, renowned for its whites as its reds. In either colour, its wines are deeply traditional, with, in this case, long ageing of four years in barrel. Made from 100% Viura, it’s nutty, golden in colour, but wonderfully fluent, with flashes of brightness like sunlight on a teak dashboard. Marvellous depth, silkiness, complexity. Drinking Window: 2022-2040. (8/22/22)"

95 points International Wine Review: "The 2014 Viña Gravonia is simpy outstanding in this vintage. This beautifully aged, one of a kind white is made from 100% Viura and aged 4 years in American oak barrels followed by an additional 5 years in bottle before release.It begins with inviting aromas of lemon zest, overripe quince, honeysuckle, almonds and hints of candied pineapple all emerging from the glass. The palate is gorgeous, displaying excellent balance with pretty acidity adding in lovely sense of freshness to complement the aged character. This is always a fantastic wine, but the 2014 is the most impressive release that I can recall. Drink: 2022-2028. (Aug 2022)"

95 points James Suckling: "Subtly oxidative and old-style, with refined, lactic notes of Parmesan cheese and hints of white nuts and honey to the sliced dried-lemon character. Very bright, tangy and flavorful, with astonishing freshness on the palate. Slightly chewy and very long. Drink or hold. (9/9/22)"

94 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(12.5%). Tighter and less evolved than the 2013 release, but every bit as complex in its way, this is a classic expression of the López de Heredia white wine style. Remarkably fresh and intense, despite its 12.5% alcohol, it has notes of thatch and saffron, racy Viura acidity and salty, brioche-like complexity. The oak is a whisper in the wings, away from the spotlight. 2022-31. (2022)"