Gorka Izagirre 2023

James Suckling

Fresh and lively Txakoli with peaches, stones and sea breeze on the nose. Savory with mouthwatering freshness that follows through to an uncomplicated, salty, fruit-driven finish. Drink now.

Houlberg

I næsen virker det som en olieret, fyldig og smørret vin … har klart nogle lidt saltede elementer med frugt af fersken, nektariner, hyben, grapeskral, flint, røg og en buket blomster. Det er ret spændende … velkendt og alligevel anderledes. Smagsmæssigt har vinen en mørk og bombastisk syre … virkelig fed og maskulin, har en fed, olieret og endda nærmest tyktflydende med syltede citroner, salte citroner, bitter lemon, syrlige æbler og derfor bliver det en frisk vin på en fed, opulent og tung måde. 91 point. Forhandles af Supervin, hvor en flaske koster 199,95 kr., mens prisen er 99,95 kr. ved køb af 6 flasker.

Decanter

Made from 50% Hondarrabi Zerratia, 50% Hondarribi Zuri the Gorka Izagirre 2023 shows an enticing, bright pale straw colour, combined with an open aroma of green apples and limes. The palate shows an excellent balance between ripe fruit flavours, (lime, green apple, and melon,) zesty acidity and a lingering finish. This is an impressive and characterful, fresh white wine where the Atlantic influence (just 1-2 Kms from the vineyards) shines through in its aroma and texture. Easily mistaken for a high-quality Loire valley Sauvignon Blanc combined with a young un-oaked white Burgundy (Chablis?), enjoy it chilled in a large, wide rimmed glass to enhance the aroma. Ideal with salads, cheese, shellfish, and grilled fish (above all with Atlantic caught, oven cooked Hake or Sea Bass). Drink now through 2027.