The Black Pearl, 1.75 litre, is the result of his Vintage 11 Year Old Extra Anejo, Double Barrel Rested in Premium wine barrels from the Napa valley appellation, previously used to age a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The name of the winery is held secret due to the exclusivity of the winery. The Black Pearl will be housed and displayed in a Diamond cut shaped 1.75 litre Crystal Decanter with a Crystal Oyster Shell Stopper holding a Black Pearl. Retail: $6,800 Extremely limited release Release: Mid Summer.

Ricardo Gamarra was quoted as saying: I have rested my Tequila in barrels from around the world from Bordeaux France to the finest Port wineries in Portugal to Tennessee, producing award winning Tequila’s unlike anything the world has seen. “The Black Pearl” is like the rarest diamond in the world, the “Rob Red Diamond”, Sparkling in the light, Ruby Red in color, just waiting to be sipped!

This new class of Ultra-Premium Double Barrel Rested Anejo’s which now include: El Carbonzado, Del Porto, The Collaboration and The Black Pearl, are time and labor intensive to produce. The second barrel resting’s can be anywhere from 3 to 9 months depending on the character of the barrel. After periodic tastings, it is only when Ricardo feels each vintage has reached the right complexity, will the Vintage be bottle. The final results are Ultra-Premium Double Barreled Anejo’s in a class of their own, each one exhibiting its own character and flavor.

Aeration brings out Honey and Oak with hints of Butterscotch and Caramel. Palate entry imparts subtle undercurrents of Rose Pedals and Black Cherry, no doubt influenced by the barrel. As you savor and enjoy the symphony of tastes and aromas, the smooth dark chocolate finish disappears all too quickly.