Envinate, Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain) 2020

 Envínate is the brainchild of Laura Ramos, Jose Martínez, Roberto Santana, and Alfonso Torrente, four friends who met while studying enology at the University of Miguel Hernández in Alicante.  They share a passion for organic farming and the sea-influenced wine-growing regions of Spain, where they produce wines from different zones in Tenerife; here, their 2020 Tinto Táganan is made on the northeastern side of Taganan.  The 2020 is made from many different red grape varieties native to the Canary Islands, some unidentified, but include Listan Negro, Listan Gaucho, Malvasia Negro.  If you like juicy, aromatic, and smoky reds, this delightful wine that showcases the unique terroir of the Canary Islands is totally for you.  The nose offers the textbook aromas of dried petals and freshly cracked peppercorns.  On the palate, it’s vibrant, fresh, and expressive, with fine tannins and layers upon layers of spice, smoky minerals, and fresh red fruit.  This highly sought-after wine is only made in tiny quantities, so grab it while you can!