2024 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
2024
pH
3.48
Bottling Date
February 2025
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2024 vintage opens with honeysuckle, hibiscus, and Asian pear on the nose, mingled with ginger spice. On the palate, you’ll find fruit flavors of delicate peach, apricot, lime zest and orange blossom enhanced by the zippiness of light effervescence.
Awards
Gold/Best Blended White – 2025 Alameda Best of Blends Competition
Winemaker Notes
Blend of 57% Chenin Blanc, 20% Muscat, 11.5% Chardonnay, 11.5% Viognier
Food Pairing Notes
Spicy Thai curry, rich pho, Greek lemon chicken meatball soup, ceviche, halibut with lemon and capers, bagels and lox, grilled chicken Caesar salad
Production
200 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.