Fermented and raised sur lie in stainless steel, the 2008 Txakoli has a nose of slate/mineral, white peach, and green apple. This is followed by a crisp, dry, vibrant, light-bodied white that calls out for some of Spain’s great shellfish. Balanced and lengthy, it should be drunk over the next 12-18 months. High on the Basque hillsides overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the indigenous grape Hondarribi Zuri is king. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767