Aridus, Malbec, Cochise County, Arizona, USA, 2023 By Clive Pursehouse

Written By Scott Dahmer

SINGLE TASTING

91

Tasted by: Clive Pursehouse

(at Seattle, Washington, 24 Jun 2025)

Drinking Window: 2025 - 2031

Juicy, dark fruits and elegant spices mark the aromas of this desert-grown Malbec from Cochise County. The palate is silken, with rich, dark fruits and elegant tannins. Sweet, dark berries and exotic spices mix with smoky clove and rich notes of baking chocolate. Fine and refined on the finish.

Producer

Aridus

Brand

Malbec

Vintage

2023

Wine Type

Still

Colour

Red

Country

USA

Region

Arizona

Appellation

Cochise County

Sweetness

Dry

Closure

Cork

Alcohol

14.90%

Body

Full

Grapes

100% Malbec

Scott Dahmer
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