91 points
Uriondo Ibarretxe Zorriketa
2010 Bizkaiko Txakolina($19) International Wine Cellar, #158, Sept./Oct. - Josh Raynolds
Green-tinged yellow. Citrus zest, beeswax and orchard fruit aromas are complemented by dusty minerals and quinine. Racy, sharply focused pear and quince flavors pick up a refreshing lime zest quality with air. Brisk and very pure, finishing with excellent lift and mineral-driven thrust.
2008 Uriondo Ibarretxe Zorriketa Bizkaiko Txakolina
91 Points
($17) Greenish straw. Spicy pear and lime aromas are complemented by notes of pungent herbs and minerals. Tightly wound and nervy, with a strong mineral underpinning to its tangy citrus and orchard fruit flavors. Very refreshing and pure, with strong finishing lift and impressive clarity. If you say this wine's name three times while looking in a mirror Egyptian demons might rise up. - J.R.(International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2009)
90 Points
2006 Uriondo
Bizkaiko Txakolina
$14 Pale straw. Incisive lime zest and talc on the nose. Brilliant citrus and ginger flavors offer impressive cut, with a tangy, white pepper quality emerging on the finish. Those who require flesh on their white wines will be terrified of this. - J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07)
90 Points
Uriondo
Txakolina 2005
Bizkaiko Txakolina
$14
Green-tinged yellow. Intensely mineral nose offers explosive aromas of fresh-cut grass, lime, grapefruit, mint and fennel. Spine-tinglingly fresh citrus and mineral flavors show wonderful energy and cut. Finishes spicy, clean and long, with lemon and lime flavors. It's impossible to stop drinking this. -J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2006)
From The Wine Advocate
89 points
2010 Uriondo
Bizkaiko Txakolina, Spain
WA, #195, Jun 2011 - Jay Miller
The 2010 Urionda Txakolina is a blend of Hondarribi Zuri, Mune Muhatsa, and Txori Mahatsa, the latter portion barrel fermented in American oak. Baking spices, mineral, and citrus lead to a crisp, firm, savory Txakoli that will provide a perfect match for oysters and clams over the next 12-18 months.
2009 Uriondo
Bizkaiko Txakolina, Spain
$17
The 2009 Uriondo Txakolina was made from 70% Mune Mahatsa and 30% Txori Mahatsa fermented in stainless steel. Light straw colored, it displays an enticing nose of mineral, sea salt, green apple, and pear. Dense and mouth-filling despite being light in body, this crisp, intense, vibrant, lengthy white is totally refreshing. Score: 91 -J.M. (WA #188, Apr 2010)
89 Points Uriondo 2004 Uriondo Bizaiko Txakolina $14 This tiny estate vineyard (just over six acres) has produced an intriguing blend of Munematsa and Txorimatsa. The 2004 Bizkaiko Txakolina offers plenty of peach, mango, and earthy/mineral notes along with crisp acidity, considerable stuffing, and no notion of wood. This beauty will be an ideal accompaniment to seafood over the next 1-2 years. -R.P. (#159)
