Emilio Ramirez Envinate
Benje Listan Blanco
Spain
Stinky. Barnyard, hay, SO2. Palate is more inviting. Intensely mineral, but very approachable without food. Decanted half an hour. I would call this orange before calling it white.
Stinky. Barnyard, hay, SO2. Palate is more inviting. Intensely mineral, but very approachable without food. Decanted half an hour. I would call this orange before calling it white.
May 31st, 2021
Medium cloudy yellow. Initial nose a bit “rubbery” but blows off. The volcanic soil/costal salinity overshadows the faint lemon/grapefruit, apple palate. Mildly oxidative. Fascinating, weird and exciting. Not a candidate for aging. Can’t really offer a score.
Medium cloudy yellow. Initial nose a bit “rubbery” but blows off. The volcanic soil/costal salinity overshadows the faint lemon/grapefruit, apple palate. Mildly oxidative. Fascinating, weird and exciting. Not a candidate for aging. Can’t really offer a score.
1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2020This wine never stops amazing me. Slightly oxidative with tropical fruits and a dash of minerality. As good as anything 5x the price.
This wine never stops amazing me. Slightly oxidative with tropical fruits and a dash of minerality. As good as anything 5x the price.
1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2020Skin contact old vines Listan Blanco. Electric stuff. Clearly volcanic, a bit of smoke over citrus/tree fruit. Saline tang. Envinate. 🔥
Skin contact old vines Listan Blanco. Electric stuff. Clearly volcanic, a bit of smoke over citrus/tree fruit. Saline tang. Envinate. 🔥
Sep 4th, 2021
Definitely had some of the savoury qualities I'd expect from an intentionally oxidised wine. Distinct salinity and citrus. A very fresh wine that stands up well to being paired with strong flavours. This was a very enjoyable wine.
Definitely had some of the savoury qualities I'd expect from an intentionally oxidised wine. Distinct salinity and citrus. A very fresh wine that stands up well to being paired with strong flavours. This was a very enjoyable wine.
Aug 5th, 2021
Smoke and rock. Pours golden honey colored. Nose is off the charts wild and deep. Smoke with liquid rock. Palate is light compared to nose. Minerals, more rock, moderate acidity.
Smoke and rock. Pours golden honey colored. Nose is off the charts wild and deep. Smoke with liquid rock. Palate is light compared to nose. Minerals, more rock, moderate acidity.
Apr 21st, 2021
On the nose is herbal with some Funk ( garden hose ). Bitter Almonds,Chamomile,, pomegranate, beach pebbles, hint of thyme and salty lime long finish ... Seriously Amazing creation... The Atlantic on a glass.
On the nose is herbal with some Funk ( garden hose ). Bitter Almonds,Chamomile,, pomegranate, beach pebbles, hint of thyme and salty lime long finish ... Seriously Amazing creation... The Atlantic on a glass.
Apr 8th, 2021
Golden copper. Roasted yaupon and dried mango and smoked seaweed. An apricot tea with equal fruit, acid, tannin.
Golden copper. Roasted yaupon and dried mango and smoked seaweed. An apricot tea with equal fruit, acid, tannin.
Dec 26th, 2020
Cool stuff, give it time in the decanter. Maybe the most sherry-like of their wines we’ve tried. Sort of like a refracted manzanilla in some ways. Tropical fruit, big creamy salinity, slightly oxidative, dank nose...good times.
Cool stuff, give it time in the decanter. Maybe the most sherry-like of their wines we’ve tried. Sort of like a refracted manzanilla in some ways. Tropical fruit, big creamy salinity, slightly oxidative, dank nose...good times.
Dec 16th, 2020
Liked previous vintages a touch better
Liked previous vintages a touch better
Sep 29th, 2020