Briary, spicy and complex on the nose, with hints of tomato adding earth tones to red berry aromas. Zesty and vivacious in the mouth, with all the raspberry, dill, vanilla and tanned leather that a fine Rioja should deliver. Rock solid and driving; one of the best wines yet from Baron de Ley; drink now through 2015.——M.S.(7/1/2011)—— 91