Arabako Txakolina, the only significant producer in the D.O. of the same name, is a co-op of 12 growers. The 2005 Xarmant is made from 80% Hondarribi Zuri and 20% Hondarribi Zuri Zerratia and fermented in stainless steel using indigenous yeasts. It is medium straw in color with lemon/lime aromatics and flavors and a hint of minerality in the background. The finish is dry, crisp, and medium long. This excellent value should be drunk over the next 1-2 years. Importer: De Maison Selections, Chapel Hill, NC; tel. (919) 933-4245