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David Weaver

37 wines • 0 followers • 1 following

Agricola Querciabella

Mongrana IGT Sangiovese Blend 2016

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David Weaver

David Weaver

8.6

Somewhere between a medium ruby and medium purple. Cherry, plum, baking spice, vanilla, leather, mushroom, oak, licorice, and smoke on the nose. Cherry, smoke, and cacao powder on the palate. Medium acidity and chocolatey tannins. Tart cranberry, cacao powder, vanilla, and pepper on the finish. — 4 years ago

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Riserva Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina Sangiovese Blend

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David Weaver

David Weaver

8.3

Medium ruby in color. Cherry, raspberry, oak, baking spice, smoke, and violet. Red cherry and tart cranberry on the palate. Moderate plus acidity and smooth tannins. Bitterness and almost green apple tartness on the finish that fades to lingering oak and hints of spice. — 4 years ago

Concha y Toro

Marqués de Casa Concha Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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David Weaver

David Weaver

8.5

Deep ruby in color. Blackberry, black cherry, poblano, vanilla, baking spice, smoke, black pepper, and wet earth on the nose. Plum skins, green bell pepper, black pepper and tar on the palate. Medium acidity and smooth tannins bordering on silky (I may have over decanted).
Brief vanilla followed by a lingering bitter cocoa on the finish.
— 4 years ago

d'Arenberg

The Custodian McLaren Vale Grenache 2013

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David Weaver

David Weaver

8.0

Medium ruby in color. Blackberry, strawberry, cinnamon, smoke, sour sugar, tart cranberry, vanilla, and wet earth on the nose. Pomegranate and sour cherry on the palate. Structured tannins and medium plus acidity. Tartness, vanilla, and black pepper on the finish.
— 4 years ago

Lucien Albrecht

Crémant d'Alsace Brut Pinot Noir Rosé

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David Weaver

David Weaver

8.8

Somewhere between a medium copper and salmon. Strawberry, raspberry, green apple, orange honey, puff pastry, on the nose. Raspberry, apple, and honey on the palate. Tart and dry with tight carbonation that gives a luscious mouthfeel. The finish is red fruit and honey. — 4 years ago

Marqués de Riscal

Rueda Verdejo 2019

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David Weaver

David Weaver

7.9

Pale straw in color. Lemon, green apple, tropical fruit, peach, minerals, green herbs, on the nose. Green apple and honey on the palate. Nice zippy acidity with a light clean body. Tart lime zest with a slight bitter edge to it. — 4 years ago

Marqués de Cáceres

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2015

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David Weaver

David Weaver

7.8

Medium ruby in color. Blackberry, black cherry, cedar, smoke, and vanilla on the nose. Blackberry and tart cranberry on the palate. Well integrated tannins and moderate acidity. A bitter-sourness like eating raw cranberries coexists with vanilla on a medium-short finish. — 4 years ago

Juvé y Camps

Gran Reserva de la Familia Brut Nature Cava Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada 2015

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David Weaver

David Weaver

8.5

Deep straw in color. Lemon, green apple, honey, wet slate, yeasty, and peach. Apple, candied lemon peel, honey, and fennel on the palate. A creamy mouthfeel and nice acidity that leaves the sides of the tongue watering. A very pleasant honey that lingers on the finish once the carbonation fully clears away. — 4 years ago

Viña Real (CVNE)

Plata Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2016

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David Weaver

David Weaver

8.3

Medium ruby in color. Black cherry, raspberry, vanilla, oak, smoke, mushroom, balsamic, and baking spices on the nose. Blackberry, cherry, and vanilla on the palate. Moderate-low acidity and silky tannins. Cherry, black pepper, and vanilla on the finish. — 4 years ago

Freixenet

Cordon Negro Brut Cava Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada 2018

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David Weaver

David Weaver

8.1

Pale straw in color. Grapefruit rind, pear, bread, and lime zest, and wet slate on the nose. Apple, pear, and lime on the palate. Nice bright acidity and dry with a creamy mouthfeel from fine effervescence. The short finish starts as honey before a mineral note joins before everything fades. — 4 years ago