a program that lends structure and spice while preserving the district's characteristic elegance and dark-fruit intensity

Banana bread or bread pudding echo the tropical fruit and vanilla character

and a thread of red spice emerge as it opens up further

leaving the palate dry and ready for the next sip or bite

That signature Mavrodaphne bitterness returns at the very end

Xicala Joven Espadin Mezcal 750ML red-blends a program that lends structureXicala Joven Espadin Mezcal 750ML is a 43% ABV artisanal mezcal made from 100% Espadin agave in Oaxaca's Tlacolula Valley. Awarded 94 points and a "Best Buy" designation by Wine Enthusiast, this joven expression stands out for its traditional tahona crushed production a mule drawn stone mill method that many distillers have abandoned in favor of modern machinery. Quick Facts: ABV: 43% (86 Proof) Origin: Tlacolula Valley, Oaxaca, Mexico Joven (Unaged)