I have had the pleasure of following this wine over a few vintages now, and it us establishing itself as one of the success stories for this southeastern Arizona region. This version lets the fruit tell the story by using no new oak, letting solid varietal character, firm structure, and nice wood spice notes shine. It is quite long with peppery notes forward in the finish. I don’t envy the weather issues that this region has to deal with, but they are making things work with good consistency.
Aridus Winery & Vineyard, Arizona (United States) Syrah 2019
By Rich Cook