The just-bottled 2014 El Transistor is the top Rueda white from Telmo Rodríguez; it is pure old-vine Verdejo fermented in a mixture of foudres, different size oak barrels, cement and stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts, and matured for nine months before bottling. The nose has a subtle patina of sleek oak nicely integrated with the balsamic aromas of fennel, white fruit, and flowers coming through as a quite subtle Verdejo. The palate is medium-bodied with good acidity and balance; it is fresh and straight with some citric hints, good length and a classical Verdejo bitter finish. 9,621 bottles produced.