Emilio Ramirez Envinate
Benje Blanco Listan Blanco
Spain
White peach, lemon pith, Sea Salt, Cerignola Olive, smoke. As savory and mineral as this may be, it has a deliciousness that makes it enjoyable to sip. There is a phenolic backbone, and although partially skin macerated this doesn’t come across as an orange wine. Rather, it is a powerful white that has incredible pairing options. Could really stand up to strong flavors at the table. 👏🏽👏🏽
White peach, lemon pith, Sea Salt, Cerignola Olive, smoke. As savory and mineral as this may be, it has a deliciousness that makes it enjoyable to sip. There is a phenolic backbone, and although partially skin macerated this doesn’t come across as an orange wine. Rather, it is a powerful white that has incredible pairing options. Could really stand up to strong flavors at the table. 👏🏽👏🏽
Oct 3rd, 2018Place: Tenerife (Canary Island), Spain from Yconde-Daute-Isora appellation.
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Vigneron: Envinate (Cuvee Viticole)
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Grape: Listán Blanco; Vintage: 2017
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Color: Deep gold to amber around the rim. Why is the color gold for a young wine? *** I don’t know, maybe skin contact, or oxidative wine making style? @brianmcclinticms @envinatewine
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Nose: Not floral, not citrus, spices (cinnamon, fennel seeds)
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Taste: Good structure, soft acidity throughout, sweet spice taste, interesting that it’s packing quite a bit of tannins for a white wine from mid-palate through long finish.
Place: Tenerife (Canary Island), Spain from Yconde-Daute-Isora appellation.
🇪🇸
Vigneron: Envinate (Cuvee Viticole)
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Grape: Listán Blanco; Vintage: 2017
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Color: Deep gold to amber around the rim. Why is the color gold for a young wine? *** I don’t know, maybe skin contact, or oxidative wine making style? @brianmcclinticms @envinatewine
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Nose: Not floral, not citrus, spices (cinnamon, fennel seeds)
🥂
Taste: Good structure, soft acidity throughout, sweet spice taste, interesting that it’s packing quite a bit of tannins for a white wine from mid-palate through long finish.
Pale gold. Loamy earth & petrol aromas. Medium full body on the palate, with citrus / lemon zest. Clean mineral saline finish. Excellent.
Pale gold. Loamy earth & petrol aromas. Medium full body on the palate, with citrus / lemon zest. Clean mineral saline finish. Excellent.
May 11th, 2019
Alsace Pinot Gris meets stemmy, skin contact, unoaked Mersault??
Top notch. Salty pitted summer tree fruits. Tons of citrus and tropical fruit. Nutty-- almonds.
Mmmm.
Alsace Pinot Gris meets stemmy, skin contact, unoaked Mersault??
Top notch. Salty pitted summer tree fruits. Tons of citrus and tropical fruit. Nutty-- almonds.
Mmmm.
My favorite of the Envinate lineup. So well balanced. Some VA but complementary. There is texture and depth - layered aromas of salty peaches, dried apricots, and smokey cantaloupe. Acidic, alive.
My favorite of the Envinate lineup. So well balanced. Some VA but complementary. There is texture and depth - layered aromas of salty peaches, dried apricots, and smokey cantaloupe. Acidic, alive.
Feb 20th, 2019
When first opened, it was quite tart and seemed rather "green." However, after about 30 minutes of air, this really rounded into top form. By far one of the "saltiest" wines I've ever enjoyed in such a wonderful way. Delicate stone fruits, white peach. Fantastic island wine.
When first opened, it was quite tart and seemed rather "green." However, after about 30 minutes of air, this really rounded into top form. By far one of the "saltiest" wines I've ever enjoyed in such a wonderful way. Delicate stone fruits, white peach. Fantastic island wine.
Jan 28th, 2019Another stunning ridiculously inexpensive canary islands white... Totally kaleidoscopic oxidative, leesy, funky, herbal, mineral, salty juice. This is quickly becoming my favorite region.
Another stunning ridiculously inexpensive canary islands white... Totally kaleidoscopic oxidative, leesy, funky, herbal, mineral, salty juice. This is quickly becoming my favorite region.
Jan 14th, 2019