The 2021 Envínate Taganán Margalagua is an extraordinary red wine, hailed as the "Grand Cru of the Canary Islands." This vintage, a cooler year like 2016 and 2018, allowed for longer macerations and healthy grapes, resulting in a floral and elegant style. Envínate, a quartet of friends, is renowned for crafting "world-changing, earth-shatteringly beautiful wines from forgotten, often abandoned vineyards throughout Spain." This wine originates from a singular terroir of small, death-defyingly steep vineyards, situated 400 meters above sea level on unique red basalt soils found nowhere else on the archipelago. The 150 to 300-year-old, un-grafted vines grow wild and untrained, hugging volcanic rocks and facing the blustery Atlantic. Robert Parker awarded the 2021 vintage a perfect 100 points, noting its youth, length, balance, complexity, elegance, and a profile of peppery, spicy, floral, iron-like notes, raw meat, and a salty twist. Expect a strikingly aromatic nose, pure and ethereal with cranberries and cherries, subtly accented by herbal, umami-driven aromas of bay leaf, sandalwood, five spice, and forest floor, all underpinned by classic flinty volcanic notes. The palate unfurls with pure red fruit, blood orange, and currant, perfectly contrasted with cassia cinnamon, dried hibiscus, and rock salt, showcasing wonderful freshness, serious concentration, and depth. 🍴 This exceptional red blend pairs wonderfully with lamb, beef, veal, and poultry. Its unique volcanic minerality and freshness also make it a fantastic match for pasta dishes and even shabu shabu. 🥂 The Envínate Taganán Margalagua 2021 is an ideal choice for adventurous palates and those seeking unique, terroir-driven expressions. It's perfect for a gourmet dinner, a wine tasting event focused on indigenous varieties, or a celebration where a truly distinctive red wine is desired. Decanting is highly recommended to allow its complex aromas to fully develop. 【 100-point rated "Grand Cru of the Canary Islands" from 150-300 year old, un-grafted vines on unique volcanic soils 】