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Rezpiral Tepextate - Reina Sanchez
Reyna Sánchez's tepextate at 50% – Series 3, full proof
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Rezpiral
- Maestro: Reyna Sanchez
- Region: San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca
- Agave: Tepextate
- ABV: 50%
- Price: $70 ($$)
Verdict
Reyna Sánchez is one of the region's more recognized maestras, and her tepextate at 50% is a legitimate Rezpiral pick. 50% is where tepextate starts to carry fully; her method keeps it legible. Consensus sits at 3.4 for reasons that aren't obvious from the bottle, we land at slightly higher because the proof is honest and the agave is audible. Pick Revelador or Lalocura first; come here if you want the maestra specifically.
Series 3 Reyna Sánchez – a quiet capable tepextate
Tasting notes
Nose: Orchid, green pepper, wet stone, wildflower
Palate: Reyna Sánchez's tepextate reading with the full floral-vegetal signature the agave demands. Our read lands at 3.5 because the bottle is clean and committed but doesn't reach the caliber of Revelador's tepextate; layered at 50%
Finish: Floral, mineral, long
The bottom line
A solid Reyna Sánchez, the tepextate to drink if you want her name
Where to buy online
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