One of the things I look for in wines from a newer region that are labeled as a single variety is that they can easily be...
Aridus, Arizona (United States) Grenache 2016
I’ve written about this producer before, and they continue to impress with solid wines that, while outside what we...
Callaghan Vineyards, Willcox (Arizona) Petit Manseng 2016
A friend sent me this bottle to try as I’ve reviewed some Arizona wines positively in the past. Petit Manseng...
Aridus, Arizona (United States) Mourvedre 2016
An elegantly extracted Mourvedre, picked at a nice ripeness level that allows a red fruit and spice expression with hints of tar...
Aridus, Arizona (United States) Syrah 2016
Well-made Syrah from winemaker Lisa Strid, who has embraced the high desert’s possibilities and not tried to force a...
Aridus, Arizona (United States) 2017
A crisp white blend reminiscent of Italian whites like Orvieto, which makes its domestic desert southwest origin all the...
Aridus, Arizona (United States) Petite Sirah 2014
“Subtle” and “Petite Sirah” aren't words often used in the same sentence, but here we go with this...
Aridus, Arizona (United States) Malbec 2015
Those used to the bold, sassy Malbec from the southern hemisphere will find a surprise in this bottle, where a more subtle...