Le Cork is gold.
Posted up for 2hrs with Jonathan (som/co-owner?). Wealth of knowledge.
Best pintxos for me was cod on garlic, onion, and diced peppers. Fantastic bite.
Wine list is Excellent. Super deep on Commando G. Great prices on board and Very good on list.
La inglesa fino rama - clear, strong yellow tinge with green flints, Quickly forming heavy legs, nose is very âsherryâ for lack of a better term - that slight penny meets wood note. little raw like something from a freshly cracked can. Peach under heavy water? Mouth starts more fruit forward and sweet ripe. Finished with a green olive note. Itâs very tasty. Redressing. I would happily have again and pair with food. It evolves in the glass. Great stuff for 7.80 euro a glass. From magnum.
Ancestral hontza âvendedor de humoâ (Ălava) - pink red color. Clear. Bubbles small and go quickly. Two tiers of legs one forming quickly the other slowly. The second tear forms but then becomes a sheet and folds down into the wine. Something natural on the nose. Toasted baguette slice. And faint berry basket. Some strawberry and rhubarb throughout palate and on finish. Longer finish of acid and berry. enjoyable. Not complex, not terribly evolving. Would not turn away at all
Izaki creature Alfredo egia '22 - Clear, light yellow tint. Medium forming legs. Nose is reductive. Mouth sharper refreshing. Medium finish that lingers with a touch of refreashing bitterness. Some reduction blows off and mouth Opens and fruit (ripe pear supporting apples) in mouth is much better. This is north of average. A good and thoughtful wine.
Ghaur getariako txakolina 2022 - Feels very classic. Like it is supposed to be. Clear, light yellow tint. Medium foarming legs. Slightly floral and mineral nose. Mouth is just ripe melon some salt, more mineral again, some prickly pear. The experience is gentle, but the result refreshing. Not mind-blowing, but true to style and enjoyable. Very qpr .
Vernatxa frisach â21 - Clear, slightest tint of yellow. Touch natural, orchard fruit, some floral, some citrus spritz. Mouth almost a touch of Riesling petrol some gentle stone fading.
Xpertvinum - Fascinating an unfermented sherry wine. Mouth sherry (?). Finish is medium plus. And dry. Drying sensation drives the mouth to water. Wild, could not drink a bottle. But loved having a class. Good wine.
Beltza doniene gorrondona â21 - Nose is black olives all day. They refer to it as âAshâ. A little chocolate. Tannins in the mouth some well behaved dried cherries. Herbal notes. Drying. Tannins more on gums. Potential to develop here.
Solear saca de primavera â24 - Nose has a touch of caramel. Some roasted peeled almonds. Mouth is middle of fairway. Donât swallow this the wrong way; has a rough side. Super solid. No flaws. Lovely.
