Jay Kline

9.2

Let’s face it, “Irouléguy” might fun to say…but it’s likely to be a hard sale at most tables. However, when the former, longtime winemaker at Pétrus is behind it, wine folks will perk up and listen. And that’s the situation we have here with Herri Mina. The story goes, Jean-Claude Berrouet after spending over 30 years as the winemaker at Chateau Pétrus, returned to his Basque homeland to create Herri Mina. He made two wines: a Blanc and a Rouge. This is the former and it’s fabulous.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2022 Blanc is a blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Corbu, Petit Manseng. It pours a bright straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe tropical and orchard fruit: pineapple, green apple, some stone fruits, yellow flowers, nuts, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, slightly saline and there’s a rich, creamy texture. Classy. Drink now through 2032. — 2 days ago

Barny

8.9

Fresh on the first day, deep fruit, a joke for the price, exceptional value for the money (8€) — a month ago

Mark

8.9

Nice pepper and current flavor. Enjoying with some cheeses and olive oil and bread. Tannins are well balanced with the fruit. I’m a big fan of Malbec so I might be biased but this is a very tasty wine. — 2 months ago

Will McPherson

9.4

Delicious with beef stew. — 5 days ago

Joe Fischer

9.0

Rich golden hue with aromas of candied apples and caramelized peaches. Not overly sweet, but full bodied. Great with our cheese board. — 23 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2019 | lovely fruity smell, easy taste with good structure | paired with Dutch Hete Bliksem (oven dish) — a month ago

Mika Engblom

9.4

Brilliaint balance, 2001 vintage — a month ago

Espen Eilertsen

9.5

Good with Tapas — 3 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 1998 | 26 years old and still going strong. Has for certain a life ahead. Still black summerfruit in smell. — a month ago

Doug Powers

9.3

[80% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon] Leather, forest floor, maybe a little Brett, excellent structure and depth, despite its age, seems like it can easily age another 10-15 years, long, lingering finish, excellent Madiran! — 2 months ago

with Jim