Itxas Harri was the dream of Ignacio Ameztoi and his long-time friend and winemaking partner, Iñaki Guelbenzu. Navarra is considered the garden of Spain for its top-quality produce, sheep milk cheeses and Txistorra sausage. Inspiration for Itxas Harri grew over the years with Iñaki (who is from Navarra) and Ignacio repeatedly visiting the area and searching out the best local ingredients. Iñaki is a Basque gastronome with an encyclopedic knowledge of the region, and their frequent dining trips grew into an intense appreciation for the quality of the local ingredients, which are legendary in northern Spain. Exceptional, uncomplicated ingredients and their ability to elevate the dining experience when paired, was their inspiration. They learned from older farmers in the area where the best plots could be found, with the goal of making delicate, expressive wines to compliment hard-to- pair vegetables, like the local artichoke. Finally, they were able to convince a retiring farmer to sell them 5 acres of old vines in the right location. Itxas Harri, which roughly translates to “sea stone,” are Basque table wines made by two friends, honoring the food memories and relationships made at the communal table.