Envinate 'Benje', Canary Islands, Spain 2023 Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España Berries and black pepper appear

Berries and black pepper appear on the palate

but the palate is a delight of red fruit flavors amid somewhat rustic tannins

florals and chocolate with baked berries

but it's neatly balanced by the granite minerality

Envinate 'Benje', Canary Islands, Spain 2023 Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España Berries and black pepper appearBottled May 2024, from a warm, dry vintage. The blend features 90% Listn Prieto, 9% Listn Blanco, 1% Tintilla. Its described as floral, aromatic and expressive, fineboned and harmonious, with good freshness, from a vintage that produced immediate wines, approachable and open from the very beginning. 94 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94 Pts Decantalo