“A Bold & Earthy Desert Masterpiece.”

Winery: Aridus Wine Company
​Varietal: Tempranillo
​Region: Cochise County, Arizona
​Year: 2021

Tasting Notes:
A Bold & Earthy Desert Masterpiece.
This 2021 Tempranillo from Aridus Wine Company is a testament to the rugged terroir of Arizona's Cochise County. It is a deep, concentrated ruby with violet tones, giving you a preview of its intensity and structure within. The atoma is incredibly lively, lead by aromas of ripe blackberry, dried figs, black cherry, and a bit of woodyness.
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As the wine opens, it reveals notes of leather, tobacco leaf, and a touch of cracked black pepper. On the palate, it is powerful yet poised, offering a dense core of dark fruit flavors—think black plum and macerated cherries—blended with savory undertones and toasted cedar. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, providing a robust backbone that is softened by a surprising, acidity.
​This is a meticulously crafted, limited production wine that captures the "Aridus" philosophy of minimal intervention and site-specific expression.

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