Chris Zitzman

9.0

The 2024 Ameztoi “Rubentis” carries a subtle, almost rose gold hue in the glass. The nose contains bright red berry notes, but it’s on the palate where this wine absolutely shines.

The blend of hondarrabi zuri and hondarrabi beltza are at the heart of the wine, but its real beauty stems from the method to its marriage.

Both grapes are hand-picked, but then placed in hoppers from where they are de-stemmed together, then pressed together, then allowed to naturally ferment together. Towards the end of the process the tanks are closed to preserve the naturally occurring carbonation.

As is traditional/preferred method in Getaria, the tanks themselves are kept near freezing to solidify the blend’s effervescent character.

The result is a robust-yet-effervescent rose whose roots date back to the late 1800’s.

The craft used to make this very wine made rose popular in the Baque region of Spain LONG before rose became so popular around the world. — 15 days ago

with Beth

Jesse McIntosh

8.9

This wine reminds me of Bogle - Cabernet Sav. Except a lot less tannins (bitterness). The price seems about right, would definitely get again. Paired with Baque cheese platter. Yum! — 10 years ago

Britt Bush

9.3

Refreshing summer wine. Strong pear scent with some sneaky earthy tones as well. Taste of grapefruit on the front end with pear on the back end. — 10 years ago