Baron de Ley

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

9.010 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with a bouquet of berry fruits, pepper spice, earthy tones and herbs. On the palate flavors of plum and cherry, tobacco, herb pepper spice, lively acidity. Firm chewy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, herbs, spice and an earthy character.

Deep Ruby with a bouquet of berry fruits, pepper spice, earthy tones and herbs. On the palate flavors of plum and cherry, tobacco, herb pepper spice, lively acidity. Firm chewy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, herbs, spice and an earthy character.

Oct 24th, 2023
Adam Kincaid

Sixth and final round of tasting and we all went 0-3 on the reds. This one was so maddeningly obvious. The dill!

Deep ruby color that is thick as tar, there is an enormous amount of vanilla and jammy over-ripened black fruit. Lacking some of the floral notes I’d expect in. Reserva, it makes up for it with eucalyptus and leather, a touch of mint, and plenty of balsamic. There’s also an earthy mushroom thing happening. Moderate tannins, low acids. Plenty of alcohol.

How did we fail here
@Jillian Varner?

Sixth and final round of tasting and we all went 0-3 on the reds. This one was so maddeningly obvious. The dill!

Deep ruby color that is thick as tar, there is an enormous amount of vanilla and jammy over-ripened black fruit. Lacking some of the floral notes I’d expect in. Reserva, it makes up for it with eucalyptus and leather, a touch of mint, and plenty of balsamic. There’s also an earthy mushroom thing happening. Moderate tannins, low acids. Plenty of alcohol.

How did we fail here
@Jillian Varner?

Jan 29th, 2023
Daniel Jara

Vino excelente, un “debe estar “ en mi cava personal!

Vino excelente, un “debe estar “ en mi cava personal!

Sep 25th, 2023
K L
9.0

Birthday rioja. Would get again! Balanced. A little one note but nice and drinkable.

Birthday rioja. Would get again! Balanced. A little one note but nice and drinkable.

Apr 6th, 2023
Ed Ryder

Classic. Opens out a lot day 2

Classic. Opens out a lot day 2

Oct 2nd, 2022
goryu 55

goryu had this a year ago

goryu had this a year ago

Oct 16th, 2023
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Dec 24th, 2022
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Jun 18th, 2022