Leva Daniel
"Explosively perfumed aromas of fresh red and dark berries, Asian spices, smoky minerals and incense. Deeply concentrated raspberry and cassis flavors are surprisingly energetic-in fact almost weightless." —
Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media
Appellation
Alicante D.O.
Grape(s)
45% Cab Sauvignon, 25% Tempranillo, 15% Syrah and 15% Merlot
Altitude/Soil
500-550 meters / lime-rich red clay
Farming Methods
Practicing organic
Harvest
Hand harvested as each variety ripens, sometimes row-by-row
Production
Grapes harvested on the same day are fermented together regardless of variety, final wine is all free run juice, no press wine
Aging
Aged for 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, 50% New
Suggested Retail Price
$40
Leva Daniel
2006
91 (IWC)
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Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar |
Vivid ruby. Explosively
perfumed aromas of fresh red and dark berries, Asian spices, smoky minerals and incense. Deeply
concentrated raspberry and cassis flavors are surprisingly energetic-in fact almost weightless. Racy and
focused, with pure red fruit qualities carrying through a long, sappy finish. A very pretty wine that blends
deep, sweet fruit with refreshing energy and clarity. |
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