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Wine of the Week: 2012 Doniene Bizkaiko Txakolina

Wine of the Week: 2012 Doniene Bizkaiko Txakolina.
(Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Crisp and nervy, this Txakolina from the Spanish Basque country has more depth than most and a welcome minerality. Scented with Key lime and jasmine, it ends on a slight bitter note, just enough to make you want to take another sip. A serious wine.

Of course, it’s a brilliant match with crudo or sushi, a chilled seafood platter or grilled fish. Have it with salt-cured anchovies drizzled with olive oil, which is what winemakers typically serve with their Txakolina in the tasting room.

Region: Bizkaiko Txakolina, Spain

Price: $18 to $22

Style: Crisp and aromatic

What it goes with: Crudo, chilled seafood, grilled fish, anchovies on toast

Where to find it: BestWinesOnline, (888) 817-8880; https://www.bestwinesonline.com; K&L Wine Merchants in Hollywood, (323) 464-9463, https://www.klwines.com; the Wine Country in Signal Hill, (562) 597-8303, https://www.thewinecountry.com; and Wine Exchange in Orange, (800) 76WINEX, https://www.winex.com.

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