Doniene Gorrondona

Beltza Bizkaiko Txakolina Hondarrabi

8.943 ratings

9.112 pro ratings

Bizkaiko Txakolina, País Vasco, Spain

Hondarrabi Beltza

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fruit Desserts, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Quinoa, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

9.1

a bit like cab franc, graphite and nerve

a bit like cab franc, graphite and nerve

5 people found it helpfulApr 9th, 2015

9.0

Smells like agave as in mild Mezcal or good tequila, has structure, dark red crunchy fruit, and fresh and zippy. This wine is delicious. 150 year old vines of Hondarribi Beltza. Considering Cabernet Franc's French Basque Country origins, I don't think it's a stretch that Hondarribi Beltza is from similar genetic origin at all. Awesome value.

Smells like agave as in mild Mezcal or good tequila, has structure, dark red crunchy fruit, and fresh and zippy. This wine is delicious. 150 year old vines of Hondarribi Beltza. Considering Cabernet Franc's French Basque Country origins, I don't think it's a stretch that Hondarribi Beltza is from similar genetic origin at all. Awesome value.

4 people found it helpfulJun 26th, 2015

Veronica Castro

8.9

Wowie Zowie. Tomato leaf all over the place.

Wowie Zowie. Tomato leaf all over the place.

2 people found it helpfulSep 24th, 2014

9.3

Stewed blackberries, violets, bell pepper, olives, pottery soil, clay, mint. Vibrant acidity, muted smooth velvet tannins, juicy slightly silky texture, fruity earthy finish. Pretty closed off, needed nearly 6 hours to come out of its shell.

Stewed blackberries, violets, bell pepper, olives, pottery soil, clay, mint. Vibrant acidity, muted smooth velvet tannins, juicy slightly silky texture, fruity earthy finish. Pretty closed off, needed nearly 6 hours to come out of its shell.

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2016

8.9

Fresh Strawberry,Raspberry, bell pepper and sweet spices.
Juicy, herbal, bright acidity and fine tannin follow by sour raspberry, green tea and minerality on the finish. 13% ABV.
Pair well with grilled meat by the ocean

Fresh Strawberry,Raspberry, bell pepper and sweet spices.
Juicy, herbal, bright acidity and fine tannin follow by sour raspberry, green tea and minerality on the finish. 13% ABV.
Pair well with grilled meat by the ocean

1 person found it helpfulJul 2nd, 2015

8.1

Unusual but very good- tons of round violets!

Unusual but very good- tons of round violets!

1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2015

8.9

Fresh black fruit and frisky acidity. Third day open.

Fresh black fruit and frisky acidity. Third day open.

1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2014

Steven W Alexander

9.2

Wild raspberries, thyme & balsamic black pepper. Get in my belly!

Wild raspberries, thyme & balsamic black pepper. Get in my belly!

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2014

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Smells like the ocean. Melon fruit. Green notes. Smells like rocks. Enjoyed with oysters.

Smells like the ocean. Melon fruit. Green notes. Smells like rocks. Enjoyed with oysters.

Feb 28th, 2015

9.0

Now things are getting interesting...

Now things are getting interesting...

Aug 18th, 2014