deep in color for an '01, with sweet aromas of vanilla, tobacco, leather and hickory. the palate is endowed with big berry fruit and flavors directed by wood spice, and the tannic level is just right given the wine's midterm age. with licorice, resin and additional hickory on the finish, 7 viñas (vineyards) is one of baron de ley's better efforts.
7 Viñas Reserva