Los Vecinos del Campo Espadin Mezcal Artesanal (750ml) Irpinia apple wood and bramble along

apple wood and bramble along the way

I thought this wine would be at its peak by the mid-nineties

The palate is very intense and disarmingly youthful

These toasted barrels are built to the same specifications as normal bourbon barrels but are more heavily toasted and very lightly charred

The unusually large percentage of Petit Verdot gives the wine more structure and less initial charm

Los Vecinos del Campo Espadin Mezcal Artesanal (750ml) Irpinia apple wood and bramble alongAward tasting note: "It's easy to smell the rich clay soils, lifted up with aloe and cactus fruit aromas. It hits the palate with serrano spice and papaya sweetness. Wood smoke is powerful on the finish, leaving a palpable impression." Tried & True, Ultimate Beverage Challenge