COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Aridus Wine Company
REGION
Arizona
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Aridus Wine Company Fumé Blanc Barrel Select 2016 is a white wine produced in Arizona, USA, primarily from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The winery, named 'Aridus' for its dry origins, is a family-owned estate located in the Willcox AVA. The 'Barrel Select' designation indicates a premium bottling. Aridus Wine Company emphasizes innovation and showcasing the unique terroir of Arizona.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aridus means 'dry' in Latin, reflecting the Arizona desert.
Fact 02
The estate vineyard is at 5200 feet elevation.
Fact 03
Winemaker Lisa Strid has experience from large wineries like E&J Gallo.
Fact 04
Aridus operates a custom crush facility for other winemakers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Aridus Wine Company Fumé Blanc Barrel Select 2016 is produced using Sauvignon Blanc grapes from their estate vineyard. The 'Barrel Select' designation indicates that the wine undergoes aging in oak barrels. Aridus Wine Company employs modern winemaking equipment, including temperature-controlled fermentation tanks and humidity-balanced barrel rooms. They also utilize sustainable practices such as composting grape pomace. The winery's approach focuses on innovation and showcasing the unique characteristics of Arizona's terroir.
