Aridus, Arizona (United States) Petite Sirah 2020

Dec 26, 2023

By Rich Cook

 I can picture this wine flying out of the tasting room based on the aromatic profile alone.  It is extremely deep and dense, almost like a young vintage port in character.  The palate comes as a bit of a shock, with bold, dry style leaning hard into its peppery pulchritude.  The contrast between nose and mouth should ease over time and result in a more integrated package as the tannins resolve.  That said, if you love your pepper, there is no reason to wait.         

Country / Region

United States

Appellation

Arizona

Grape Variety

Petite Sirah

Color

Red

Vintage

2020

Score

89

Price

US $ 65.00

Producer

Aridus