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

That signature Mavrodaphne bitterness returns at the very end

This wine is enjoyable at cellar temperature (60–65°F) with 30 minutes of decanting to open the aromatics

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

Xicala Joven Espadin Mezcal 750ML red-blends leaving the palate dry andXicala 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)