Jay Kline

9.2

Let’s face it, “Irouléguy” might fun to say…but it’s likely to be a hard sale at most tables. However, when the former, longtime winemaker at Pétrus is behind it, wine folks will perk up and listen. And that’s the situation we have here with Herri Mina. The story goes, Jean-Claude Berrouet after spending over 30 years as the winemaker at Chateau Pétrus, returned to his Basque homeland to create Herri Mina. He made two wines: a Blanc and a Rouge. This is the former and it’s fabulous.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2022 Blanc is a blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Corbu, Petit Manseng. It pours a bright straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe tropical and orchard fruit: pineapple, green apple, some stone fruits, yellow flowers, nuts, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, slightly saline and there’s a rich, creamy texture. Classy. Drink now through 2032. — a month ago

Jessica Schumacher

9.7

Bought at KK — 4 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Luisv patas ray y mazf — 6 months ago

Ross Hensley

9.1

Nice dessert wine that is somewhat sweet. Nice with my Sherbet dessert. — 8 days ago

with J and Melba

Nicole Ubinger

9.5

From everyday wines, smooth and minerally. Cheaper than the white Bordeaux that I like — a month ago

Bailee Barfield

9.4

10/10/24 ALX Best of Virginia wine class. 100% Petit Manseng. Loved this one! Extremely tart and citrusy, light and refreshing. One of my (and Erin the wine guru!) favorite VA wines! — 5 months ago

Robert Torretti

9.2

Great Mas de Daumas Gassac with age. Claud has the 2014 on the main list and the 2013 on the longer list. Same price! Great call to get the 2013. Nice, fresh, rich. Had with an assortment of seafood starters (red shrimp, hamachi) and with the ham with sunchokes and chicken liver agnoloti. — 5 days ago

David Foster

8.9

Great with fish. Complex acid and fruit. — 3 months ago

Meghan C

9.2

Enjoyed September 20, 2024 at home. Purchased from September 7, 2024 tasting at Pirouette. — 5 months ago

Serena Wu

8.9

Gros manseng!! Who knew it could be this good? High acidity, savory finish. Mineral and stone. — 8 months ago

with Brad