Tequila Ocho Plata Single Estate "La Mesa" 2025

Tequila Ocho La Mesa 2025 Plata showcases the clarity and freshness of Los Altos agave—clean, citrusy, herbal, and mineral. While some compare it unfavorably to earlier vintages, it’s an excellent introduction to single‑estate Ocho, rewarding curiosity about how soil, elevation, and field influence tequila flavor.

🏔️ Origin & Vineyard Highlights

• Harvested at about 2,200 m elevation on Rancho La Mesa, a sandy, calcium-rich plateau northwest of Los Alambiques. The estate has meticulously grown over 100,000 mature agave plants averaging 33 kg and 29% sugar levels.

• Part of Tequila Ocho’s single-estate program, this 2025 Plata bottling allows fans to explore complexity from a specific terroir rather than a blended multi-estate cuvée.

👃 Aroma

Expect a fresh and floral bouquet—lime peel, green apple, tropical fruit, and herbs open the nose, offering a vivid expression of high-altitude agave character.

👅 Palate & Texture

• The palate is minerally and earthy, with bright citrus (lime peel, orange) and herbal notes reminiscent of mint.

• A slick, oily texture pairs well with layers of tropical fruit, cinnamon, and a touch of spice and pepper, delivering a clean, sophisticated finish.

🔁 Finish

La Mesa 2025 ends with a long, crisp, and mineral-driven finish, where zesty citrus lingers alongside subtle herbal brightness—clean and memorable on the palate.

🌟 Reception & Notes

• Tastings.com awarded Tequila Ocho Plata 2024 an impressive 91 points, characterized by complex aromas of grapefruit skins, hot cinnamon, cedar, melon, and black pepper, with beeswax and mushroom notes on a warming, clean palate.