Mezcal: Sombra Agave De Oaxaca
Won Double Gold in San Fransisco World’s Spirit Competition, this Mezcal is a truly handcrafted spirit that respects the traditions of Oaxaca.
Size: 750mL
Proof: 90 (45% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Lorenz Agave Spirits
Sombra Mezcal was created by winemaker and Master Sommelier Richard Betts in 2006 after his discovery of the magic of Oaxaca, Mexico. A lover of the good things in life, Richard made an immediate connection with the culture, the people, and the food & drink of Oaxaca. With Director General John Sean, Richard created Sombra as a celebration of a holistic, sustainable lifestyle. Honoring tradition with innovation and respect for the earth, Sombra La Via embraces the Oaxacan ideals of ‘te divierte’ (have fun), ‘sigue aprendiendo’ (keep learning), and ‘ama la terra’ (love the earth).
Sombra Agave De Oaxaca Mezcal Tasting Notes
Nose: Aromatic with notes of beeswax, set honey, black pepper, toffee, freshly snapped green beans and nuts.
Palate: Green, herbal agave character on the palate, along with lemon curd, black pepper and a bit more toffee.
Finish: Sweet, peppery, palate-coating powerhouse of a mezcal.
Distillery Information
In the mountains near San Juan and San Luis del Rio near Oaxaca, they harvest espadin agave at elevations up to 8,000 feet. They believe that elevation is key and have found the higher they go in the Sierra, the more elegant the resultant spirit.
