Made from 150 year old pre-phylloxera Hondarribi Beltza vines. a rare red version of this spritzy, Basque wine. Cabernet Franc like, aromas of fruit and herb notes. On palate flavors of juicy red fruits, soft tannins, medium finish ending with mineral character.
Made from 150 year old pre-phylloxera Hondarribi Beltza vines. a rare red version of this spritzy, Basque wine. Cabernet Franc like, aromas of fruit and herb notes. On palate flavors of juicy red fruits, soft tannins, medium finish ending with mineral character.
Oct 29th, 2020
Wow kinda of like Cab Franc - slight vegetal component pencil lead black fruit medium acidity
Wow kinda of like Cab Franc - slight vegetal component pencil lead black fruit medium acidity
Nov 22nd, 2019
So good. Intoxicating black and green olive, lemon peel and sea foam nose. Bright mouth watering acid juice palate.
So good. Intoxicating black and green olive, lemon peel and sea foam nose. Bright mouth watering acid juice palate.
Aug 7th, 2019
a bit like cab franc, graphite and nerve
a bit like cab franc, graphite and nerve
5 people found it helpfulApr 9th, 2015
Smells like agave as in mild Mezcal or good tequila, has structure, dark red crunchy fruit, and fresh and zippy. This wine is delicious. 150 year old vines of Hondarribi Beltza. Considering Cabernet Franc's French Basque Country origins, I don't think it's a stretch that Hondarribi Beltza is from similar genetic origin at all. Awesome value.
Smells like agave as in mild Mezcal or good tequila, has structure, dark red crunchy fruit, and fresh and zippy. This wine is delicious. 150 year old vines of Hondarribi Beltza. Considering Cabernet Franc's French Basque Country origins, I don't think it's a stretch that Hondarribi Beltza is from similar genetic origin at all. Awesome value.
4 people found it helpfulJun 26th, 2015
Wowie Zowie. Tomato leaf all over the place.
Wowie Zowie. Tomato leaf all over the place.
2 people found it helpfulSep 24th, 2014
Red fruit and dusty gravel. A sleek, concentrated, and fascinating wine. Versatile with a variety of foods. The Basque Country on a warm spring night. Delicious. 13% abv. $26.
Red fruit and dusty gravel. A sleek, concentrated, and fascinating wine. Versatile with a variety of foods. The Basque Country on a warm spring night. Delicious. 13% abv. $26.
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2016
Stewed blackberries, violets, bell pepper, olives, pottery soil, clay, mint. Vibrant acidity, muted smooth velvet tannins, juicy slightly silky texture, fruity earthy finish. Pretty closed off, needed nearly 6 hours to come out of its shell.
Stewed blackberries, violets, bell pepper, olives, pottery soil, clay, mint. Vibrant acidity, muted smooth velvet tannins, juicy slightly silky texture, fruity earthy finish. Pretty closed off, needed nearly 6 hours to come out of its shell.
1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2016
Fabulous rare Basque ruby Txakolina. Red Roobios tea note. Wood, fruitcake, tea. Delicious!!! Get it! Vintage 2014 in fall of 2015 Lou Wine.
Fabulous rare Basque ruby Txakolina. Red Roobios tea note. Wood, fruitcake, tea. Delicious!!! Get it! Vintage 2014 in fall of 2015 Lou Wine.
1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2015
Like a spicy Beaujolais
1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2015
Bizkaiko Txakolina, País Vasco, Spain
