Aridus, Tempranillo, Cochise County, Arizona, USA, 2023 Review By Clive Pursehouse

Written By Scott Dahmer

SINGLE TASTING

89

Tasted by: Clive Pursehouse

(at Seattle, Washington, 24 Jun 2025)

Drinking Window: 2025 - 2028

A high-octane Tempranillo with a core of cocoa nibs, dark Bavarian chocolate and sweet black liquorice with a touch of phenolic heat. The palate is luxury, velveteen notes of black plums and Christmas spice, vanilla bean and a touch of heat to finish.

Producer

Aridus

Brand

Tempranillo

Vintage

2023

Wine Type

Still

Colour

Red

Country

USA

Region

Arizona

Appellation

Cochise County

Sweetness

Dry

Closure

Cork

Alcohol

16.00%

Body

Full

Grapes

100% Tempranillo

Scott Dahmer
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