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UNITED STATES
Arizona:
Red:
Aridus, Arizona (United States) Syrah 2016 ($37): Well-made Syrah from winemaker Lisa Strid, who has embraced the high desert’s possibilities and not tried to force a wine into being something it isn’t meant to be. There’s an intriguing crushed asphalt note on the nose that joins black fruit, pepper and brown spice. All the elements play nicely on the palate, and the finish leaves a dusty mineral impression. If this is an early example of what’s possible in the region, you can expect to hear more from there soon!
90 Rich Cook Apr 23, 2019
Aridus, Arizona (United States) Mourvedre 2016 ($37): An elegantly extracted Mourvedre, picked at a nice ripeness level that allows a red fruit and spice expression with hints of tar and menthol adding interest. Try this where you might normally serve a bolder Pinot Noir, but want a slightly different, more subtle shade of spice.
90 Rich Cook Apr 23, 2019