Talai Berri 2001 [White]
Producer: Talai Berri
Region: DO Chacolí de Guetaria

This "chacolí­" [or "txacolí" in the local Basque language] is made from the native Hondarribi Zuri grape, grown along the shores of the Bay of Biscay near the lovely port/beach town of Zarautz in northern Spain. A light crisp white wine, just the thing for fish or shellfish dishes.

Pale ginger/straw color with a touch of "spritz". Fresh, grassy aromas with a touch of green apple and citrus [grapefruit]. Crisp lemony acidity on the palate, where a bright, tingling herbal taste lingers on the tongue. Very good.

[$M]
10 Feb 2002