2025 Pepe Jijon; Finca Soledad, TyOxy - Ecuador

A few years ago, Pepe sent us a sample of his TyOxy-processed Mejorado that we still refer to as lightning in a bottle. It was unlike anything we had tasted before. This season's extremely small 63kg lot is remarkably reminiscent of that first experience. In the cup we find an incredibly complex profile of dark berries, currants, and hibiscus, with a finish that seems to go on forever.