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16¼/20
Bodegas Gurrutxaga Txakoli 2013
SpainTxakoli is classic in the pintxos bars of San Sebastien and the Basque region, and classically (brilliantly) poured from above (at least 5 inches) into the glass to allow the wine some air, some bubbles and a lot of show. This deliciously authentic Txakoli is a light and brisk blend of predominantly hondarrabi zuri, with a touch of hondarrabi beltza, folle blanche, petit corbou, and cabernet franc. Saline and astutely ringing of the sea (grapes were sourced near the Bay of Biscay in Bizkaia), this bone dry white rips with lemon pith, crunchy green apples, dried herbs, subtle fennel and a faint beeswax savouriness. Firm, bamboo lean structure, with ample flakey sea salt and minerality echoing the sea and making the mouth water for savoury bites - and another cold glass. At a refreshing 11 percent alcohol and this much seriously gulpable fun, why not?Tasted: 12 February 2016Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $25.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Hondarrabi Zuri - Hondarrabi Beltza - Folle Blanche - Petit Corbou - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 568147UPC: 8437009223109
