Aridus Wine Company
Limited Production Tempranillo
Arizona, USA
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose with red and black fruits, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and licorice.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, chocolates and peppercorn.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 5 year old Tempranillo from Arizona is drinking very nicely now. Rich and fruit forward. Complex with a nice mouthfeel. A very unique offering from Arizona.
I had this vintage less than a year ago, and it is drinking better now. Will continue to age nicely in the next few years.
Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.
A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.
100% Tempranillo grapes were aged in neutral oak barrels for 29 months. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles.
16% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$50.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose with red and black fruits, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and licorice.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, chocolates and peppercorn.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 5 year old Tempranillo from Arizona is drinking very nicely now. Rich and fruit forward. Complex with a nice mouthfeel. A very unique offering from Arizona.
I had this vintage less than a year ago, and it is drinking better now. Will continue to age nicely in the next few years.
Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.
A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.
100% Tempranillo grapes were aged in neutral oak barrels for 29 months. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles.
16% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$50.
Black cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, dark chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
Black cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, dark chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
Sep 19th, 2025Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of red and black fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco and spices.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with tart cherries, raspberries, blueberries, light wood, earth, herbs, spices, light tobacco, dark chocolates and peppercorn.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.
This is a very interesting Tempranillo from Arizona. Very Spicy and tangy. Rich and fruit forward.
Showing mild complexity, and might need a few more years in the bottle to mature.
I gave it 90 minutes to open up in the decanter. The high alcohol is well integrated, so watch out.
A good food wine that will pair nicely with red sauce dishes.
100% Tempranillo grapes were aged in neutral oak barrels for 29 months. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles.
16% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$50.
Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of red and black fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco and spices.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with tart cherries, raspberries, blueberries, light wood, earth, herbs, spices, light tobacco, dark chocolates and peppercorn.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.
This is a very interesting Tempranillo from Arizona. Very Spicy and tangy. Rich and fruit forward.
Showing mild complexity, and might need a few more years in the bottle to mature.
I gave it 90 minutes to open up in the decanter. The high alcohol is well integrated, so watch out.
A good food wine that will pair nicely with red sauce dishes.
100% Tempranillo grapes were aged in neutral oak barrels for 29 months. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles.
16% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$50.