Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.5
These wines always have enough of that zippy acidity to make them fun to drink. Having said that, this is showing some reductive notes at the moment. Good minerality and underripe peach.
These wines always have enough of that zippy acidity to make them fun to drink. Having said that, this is showing some reductive notes at the moment. Good minerality and underripe peach.
1 person found it helpfulAug 5th, 2015
Floral, slightly frizzante, coming in at 12%, new btg pour
Floral, slightly frizzante, coming in at 12%, new btg pour
Jan 23rd, 2013
2011 96%H. Zuri, with 6% Folle Blanche and 4% Riesling
2011 96%H. Zuri, with 6% Folle Blanche and 4% Riesling
Jan 6th, 2013
Fresh and crisp, taste of green apples and sweet peppers. A little fizzy for our taste. Better at room temp. There is an underlying earthiness and a sweetness at the finish.
Fresh and crisp, taste of green apples and sweet peppers. A little fizzy for our taste. Better at room temp. There is an underlying earthiness and a sweetness at the finish.
Jun 8th, 2017
Should have tried with more of a chill on it, but w/e - this goober is delicious and yeasty and funky fresh.
Should have tried with more of a chill on it, but w/e - this goober is delicious and yeasty and funky fresh.
Feb 15th, 2017
Kind of bland. Acidic. Good with food (prob).
Kind of bland. Acidic. Good with food (prob).
Nov 9th, 2016
Slightly bubbly (obviously) full bodied, with floral and oaky notes?
Slightly bubbly (obviously) full bodied, with floral and oaky notes?
Dec 25th, 2015
10% Riesling gives this #txakolina great texture and length.
10% Riesling gives this #txakolina great texture and length.
May 14th, 2015
Not bad with Pemaquid (ME) oysters.
Not bad with Pemaquid (ME) oysters.
Apr 15th, 2015
Bizkaiko Txakolina, País Vasco, Spain
