2023 D’Elissagaray Ardo Zuria, California
Ardo Zuria translates to “white wine” in Basque. This wine is inspired by the Basque white wine, Txakaolina. A lively palate and crisp acidity makes this wine a great starter which is how it is traditionally served, with appetizers or pintxos, Basque tapas.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Bottling Date
January 2024
Alcohol %
12.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Notes of pear, honeysuckle, grapefruit, orange blossom, and honeydew melon
Awards
Gold/90 Points – 2024 Orange County Fair
Winemaker Notes
Blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Muscat
Food Pairing Notes
Chilean sea bass, buttery garlic clams, tomato basil skewers with marinated mozzarella bites, fresh basil, prosciutto, and cherub tomatoes
Production
100 cases
Other Notes
Winemaker Deborah Elissagaray has family ties to the Pyrenees Mountain village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in Southwest France. The region inspired her work on the D’Elissagaray Basque Blend that bears her name and honors her father's Basque heritage.