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. — 6 days ago

with Beth

Kristen Grimes

9.5

Blackberry and herbs on the nose and palate, light body, mild acidity, smooth tannins. — 2 months ago

Patrick Augustine

9.0

Clean nose and great back end acidity. Pale, thin — 3 months ago

Sébastien F

9.0

Nez citron, fleurs. Bouche de belle envergure sur une minéralité teinté de note épicées — 12 days ago

Lindsay joly

8.9

Slight effervescent, almost off-dry. Pleasant but prefer other producers from region. — 22 days ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.2

11% ABV Light pale yellow color. High acidity, salty. Long lasting thirst quenching mouth feel. Green apple. Very nice. — 2 months ago

Lindsay joly

9.2

Introduced at Highlands Wine Shoppe in NC. Delightful wine, perfect for summer. A bit zippy, nice minerality, lovely finish. Great for pricepoint, we need more! — 4 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Just as good as the 2022 — 13 days ago

with Sarah

Chris MacLean

9.2

Exceedingly drinkable — a day ago

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Chris Albin

Winemaker, Azari Vineyards Winemaker, Corskcrew Wines

9.1

Lean, acidic and a hint of sweetness with a bunch of evolving aromatics. A touch of CO2 — 3 months ago