Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita - Tequila Sommelier (Mexico)
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Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita - Tequila Sommelier (Mexico)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - Mexico
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-09-21
Nectar of the Gods
No matter where in the world you travel, there's a signature drink. Journey to Russia and you're duty-bound to sample a shot of icy, throat-burning vodka. In Ireland, belly up to the bar and order a Guinness — or face scorn from the pub's patrons. But laze under a palm tree in Mexico and the alcohol of choice is tequila: young, aged or rested.
Believing there's no better way to drink in local culture, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita offers an extensive tequila menu featuring more than 125 different varieties. Overwhelmed? Don't be. The Resort's tequila sommelier Raymundo Vasquez is on hand to help you sip your way to a thorough understanding of this historic libation.
Want to try the tequila that started it all? Order a tequila blanco or silver, also known as "plata." If your palate's a little more adventurous, try tequila añejo or, better yet, extra añejo, which is aged longest in oak casks. Vasquez is the perfect person to talk you through the aromas, tastes and varieties. Born en route to the hospital in a truck transporting agave plants – the base ingredient of tequila – some might say he has the spirit in his blood!
Thirsty to experience Mexico's national drink? Guests of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita can learn more at the complimentary tequila lectures and tastings offered by the Resort's cultural centre.
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