Txomin Etxaniz Txakoli Getaria 2009Product #22857
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Color/Type White Country/State Spain Price $10 - $30 Producer Txomin Etxaniz Region Other Spain Varietal Other Vintage 2009 -
This is close to the most perfect shellfish (or just hot muggy afternoon) wine ever. Grown in the high hills of Spain's Basque country overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Txomin Etxaniz Getaria is a blend of 75% hondarrabi zuri and 25% hondarrabi beltza grapes indigenous to the region. Fermented and aged in stainless steel with a few months aging on the lees, the 2009 Getaria is the epitome of freshness. Generous aromas of citrus, wet stones and flowers start. Then, it's clean, very crisp, and a little prickly on the tongue (some dissolved CO2) with green apple and citrus fruit complemented by notes of talc and orange zest. Long and energetic on the finish. A fantastic wine for shellfish!
"Txomin Etxaniz’s 2009 Txakoli de Guetaria remains the prototype. Light straw-colored with an enticing bouquet of sea salt, mineral, baking spices, spring flowers and green apple, on the palate it is crisp, vibrant, impeccably balanced, and totally refreshing. But beware, its low alcohol and hint of spritz makes it go down very easy; in an instant the bottle is empty and you’re ready for more. If you have some ability to delay gratification, note that it should be consumed over the next 12-18 months."Wine Advocate 90 points
