2005 Arabako Txakolina Xarmant Txakoli

[dananne]

To help with the ID, the bottle is thin, like something from Alsace. It looks like this:

http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/11373160/Txakoli_Xarmant_Basque_White_Wine/showimg.html

And, it is somewhat similar to a Vinho Verde, but to be honest, I've never tasted anything like it before. A little more web sleuthing reveals that it is known for being high in acidity, low in alcohol, and usually served in a tumbler, with tapas, particularly fish and seafood. Again, though, it may not appeal to everyone -- Anne preferred a Tohu Sauvignon Blanc to it, but comparing the two would be like comparing a Marquis Philips Shiraz and a 10-year old Cote Rotie.