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Bodega Rezabal

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Basque Country

Located in Zarautz, the beachside town within the Basque Country’s “Getariako Txakolina” appellation, Bodega Rezabal specializes in traditional-method sparkling wine, fresh and fruity white and rosé wine, vermouth and gin. Third generation winemaker Ander Rezabal focuses on two unique local varieties: the white wine grape Hondarrabi Zuri and its red wine counterpart Hondarrabi Beltza make celebrationworthy, food friendly wines and spirits.

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Hondarrabi Zuri 3

$ 69 $ 207

A traditional-method blanc de blanc sparkling wine made from Hondarrabi Zuri that spends a minimum of 18 months on lees. The bouquet is complex with the scent of apple, Meyer lemon, honey, talc and brioche. The flavours parallel the aromas, presenting an enjoyable concentration and length. True to the variety, invigorating acidity supports the palate, making this wine an excellent aperitif. 2023-2025 – lw

Hondarrabi Zuri

11%

Apple, Meyer lemon, honey, talc, brioche

Apple, Meyer lemon, honey, bread dough, [3.00]

As an aperitivo

$ 33 $ 198

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A must-try for white wine lovers looking for a new experience. This is an aromatic wine with a perfume of peach, nectarine, apricot, white flowers and talc. The flavours transition to lime, peach and apricot with a splash of salinity on the finish. A beautifully balanced wine: consider Rezabal Txacolí DO Getariako Txakolina 2022 as an alternative to Riesling or Gewürztraminer. 2023-2024– lw

11%

Peach, nectarine, apricot, white flowers, talc

Lime, peach, apricot, saline, [3.00]

Spicy mussels stew with chorizo

Made from a rare blend of Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza, this is the perfect wine to share with your friends at your next tasting. A charming pour, from its vivid pink colour to its red berry aromas and flavours. Look for scents of cherry, raspberry, red currant, strawberry and mineral which are mirrored on the palate. With crisp acidity and a faint tannic grip, this is a great match for salmon sashimi or lobster bisque. 2023-2024– lw

10.5%

Vermut

Cherry, raspberry, red currant, strawberry, mineral

Cherry, raspberry, red currant, strawberry, mineral, [3.00]

Salmon sashimi or lobster bisque

Vermut (Vermouth) is a fortified wine that has been flavoured with herbs, spices and/or fruit. The Rezabal Vermut Tinto is made from 100% Hondarrabi Zuri. It displays a striking mahogany hue with the scent of black forest cake, cherries jubilee and juniper. The palate offers abundant flavor with a harmony of chocolatey red fruit and botanicals. Serve chilled. 2023 – 2025– lw

Black forest cake, cherries jubilee, juniper, licorice

Cherry, strawberry, mocha, leather, herb

Jamon and spinach croquetas

A delightful gin made from the Hondarrabi Zuri grape. Its expressive aromas highlighting notes of juniper, lime, elderflower and orange zest transition into flavours of mandarin orange, juniper and nutmeg with an echo of anise on the finish. Delicious on its own or use to dress up a favourite cocktail.– lw

40%

Juniper, lime, elderflower, orange zest

Finish Mandarin orange, juniper, nutmeg, anise

PERFECT FORTIFIEDS FOR SIPPING OR PAIRING WITH TAPAS

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