Gozona Tepeztate

Verdict

Tepextate and arroqueño together shouldn't work this well, the aromatic volatility of marmorata usually overwhelms the cocoa-and-earth of americana. Gozona balances it because refrescador gives both halves the texture to meet in the middle. Buy as a study in what ensamble can do at real proof.

Tasting notes

Nose: Green pepper, cocoa, dried flowers, stone fruit

Palate: The tepextate's herbal snap sits on top; the arroqueño's cocoa and earth carry the body. 50% refrescador adds weight both halves need

Finish: Mineral, dark, long

The bottom line

Buy. Unlikely ensamble, convincing liquid