Nose - stewed agave, white pepper, sweet vanilla, caramel, clove, nutmeg, tomato, citrus zest, vegetal earthiness, yeast, mild to moderate ethanol burn. Taste - cooked agave, sweet vanilla, salted caramel, white and black pepper, ginger, citrus zest, clove, nutmeg, minerality, allspice, yeast, herbal and floral notes, mild to moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium length with cooked agave, baking spice, creamy vanilla, and citrus flavors. This is very similar to the blanco, if not a bit crisper with some added sparkling citrus notes. The wine barrel presents itself mostly in the finish, where it ends with a slightly more tannic and citric palate than its counterpart. My assessment of the blanco applies here as well, although this is $10 more, so I feel there’s even less value here. Overall, this is a solid sipper, but there are better options in the price range.