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    txakoli?

    anyone out there know where I can buy a bottle in store, not online, in the area? I know where to order it buy the glass but I want a bottle.

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    Spanish Wine Primer

    From Albariño to Ribera, better and better wines are arriving from Spain.

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    Txakoli in OC?

    I’d really like to buy a couple of bottles of txakoli, the light, slightly effervescent Basque white wine that goes so well with garlicky food. Where in (preferably north) OC can I get it? I don’t want to go all the...

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    red Txakoli

    Here’s a new one on me: red Txakoli. Was somewhat similar to zweigelt. Maker is Talai Berri, according to their Web site they’re the only ones who make a red. 100% Hondarribi Beltza....

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    ¡A Tapear!

    Tearing it up in the dark tapas bars of Madrid.

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    Pairing Sunshine with a Wine's Tart Spritz

    Iberian whites are like a splash of lemon juice on seafood.

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    txakoli v. txakolina

    Does anyone know why this style of basque wine is sometimes called txakoli and sometimes txakolina? I’ve been looking all over and can find nothing explaining the etymology...

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    ISO Txakoli wines

    Does anyone know if any local wine stores carry Txakoli wines? Cooking a “Basque” meal Saturday in memory of my latest Spain trip & have a hankering for the taste! General advice on which stores would carry the widest...

  • Recipe

    Whole Roasted Fish Basquaise

    A low-fuss recipe from Anthony Bourdain with an impressive presentation.

  • Story

    Entering French Basque Country

    Around the town of Pau a few obscure appellations are worth seeking out.

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    Living Vicariously Through a Peripatetic Food Writer

    Tell Terrence Henry where to eat.

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    Txacoli

    Yea for Txakoli! I love the Xarmant Txakoli. It should be pretty ubiquitous, and is usually between $12-15. I find it to be very light, but with a smooth, round mouthfeel loads of tropical fruit aromas, tangerine and lime zest...

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    Going for tapas! What should I drink with anchovies?

    Fino sherry. Failing that, a very dry white: Albarino, Rueda, Chacoli/Txakoli, vinho verde...

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    Txacoli in NYC?

    Astor Wines and Liquors sells the biggest label, Txomin Etxaniz, which is also available at the Marichu and Citarella restaurants. They spell it txakoli at Astor. I think there’s some variation at other stores too, with...

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    Madrid to Barcelona via San Sebastian

    Sebastian. Drink cider and txakoli with pintxos in the Basque area. Save paella for Barcelona where one has a better chance of getting a good version though arroz is the specialty of the area. This board is full of posts on...

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