This represents honest tequila-making focused on quality over flash
not leftovers—California-grown
The nose greets with dark berries—black cherry and blackberry—complemented by hints of rose and violet
without appassimento
where the soils contribute to wines with mineral character
Domaine Arretxea, Irouleguy Rouge "Haitza", 2019 still macabeo This represents honest tequila-making focusedDomaine Arretxea is the benchmark producer in Iroulguy, the tiny AOP in French Basque country known for high elevation vineyards and bold, soulful reds. Their top cuve, Haitza (meaning oak in Basque), is a blend of Tannat and Cabernet Franc, farmed biodynamically and aged in barrel with minimal intervention. The 2019 vintage brings a perfect balance of ripeness and energy: aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, cedar, wild herbs, and crushed rock lead