Matt Russell reviews our 2019 Viognier. For winter white pairings, choose a wine that cuts through the food rather vs one that mirrors food’s intensity.

When I close my eyes and think of Arizona, I think of many things. Wine and winemaking do not come to mind. Enter Aridus Wine Company and that all changes.

Aridus Arizona Field Blend White Wine 2017 9.1 Pts

ARIDUS Cochise County Malvasia Bianca 93 Pts

Aridus Malbec 93 Pts

Aridus 2016 Grenache 94 Pts

Every year, when Wine Business Monthly creates our annual list of Hot Brands, we look for vintners, growers, wineries and wines that are making a statement in our industry. Quality is always an important consideration, but Hot Brands is more than a list of the “best” or most interesting wines we've tasted during the year.

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST WHITES I HAVE HAD IN RECENT MEMORY.