Although Sherry has undergone a revival in the past decade, it remains undervalued. Although it doesn’t own a bodega, Equipo Navazos is releasing some of the best examples of Sherry, as previously detailed on these pages.
What sets Equipo Navazos apart is the pungent intensity of its wines. The latest release of Equipo Navazos Fino En Rama is no exception. It is intensely briny and saline, a tidal wave of a wine in bottle. In the mouth, it literally arrests the senses. This is an exceptional bottling and a bargain at a mere $25 per 375ml bottle.
NV EQUIPO NAVAZOS FINO EN RAMA
Producer: Equipo Navazos
Variety: Sherry
Vintage: Non-vintage
Region: Jerez, Spain
Alcohol: 15.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $25.00
Date tasted: 13 June 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright yellow with a distinct amber hue. Direct nose of briny sea air/ozone, orange zest, bruised apple and grapefruit pith. Assertively dry, saline. Life affirming stuff – doesn’t just tease the palate but wakes it up. Brilliant.
Score: 18/20
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