Maguey Melate Cuixe - German Manzano Martinez

Verdict

German Manzano Martínez works in Zoquitlan and the bottle reflects the village's steadier style – closer to Rey Campero's restraint than the more argumentative karwinskii from farther south. A sound workhorse cuishe that holds up next to bottles twice the price. Track his name; the ceiling with this producer is higher elsewhere in the catalog.

Tasting notes

Nose: Wet grass, green apple, cold river stone, white pepper

Palate: Tahona and copper, German's cuishe reads legibly karwinskii without showing off. The mineral lift is there, the proof holds, the agave's slow nature translates

Finish: Cool, wet slate – medium-long

The bottom line

A reliable mid-proof cuishe. Good entry to karwinskii