Baron De Ley 2008 Gran Reserva (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Gran Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Baron De Ley / Rioja

Gritty stalky aromas suggest that the original material for this Gran Reserva was not fully ripe. This feels wide chunky and grabby, with harsh tannins. Stalky flavors of herbal raspberry and plum come with oaky vanilla accents and tomatoey spice on the finish.