These wines are similar in many ways to Basque cuisine: deceptively simple, based on fresh ingredients, and at its best in small bites. Jose Antonio Mokoroa is one of the very best in the business, and his rosé is cranberry sunshine, with aromas of pepper, pipe smoke, and white strawberry too. The palate is full of zest, both describing the star-bright texture and the lemon, tangerine, and orange flavors that linger alongside hints of smoky granite soil. This wine is happy to pair with a surprising range of strongly flavored food, since it doesn’t take itself too seriously, it would be best with playful dishes.