Arizona

Arizona is a wine region in USA.

Growers build the wines around Syrah, filling out the blend with Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Muscat.

Vines root into clay and granite.

The climate is arid/desert, running wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains.

Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and full-bodied, aromatic and floral, lush and fruity and balanced sweetness and acidity, plus four more.

The named areas within are Sonoita, Willcox and Verde Valley.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, spicy dishes, roasted vegetables and seafood.

Keeps for around 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich and full-bodied.

Dry white: Aromatic and floral.

Sweet white: Lush and fruity, Balanced sweetness and acidity.

Rosé: Crisp and refreshing, Red berries.

Sparkling: Fresh and youthful, Vibrant mousse and fruity character.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse 'Committed' Double IPA Beer, Arizona, USA
• Caduceus Cellars 'Sancha', Willcox, USA
• Caduceus Cellars Anubis, Arizona, USA
• Caduceus Cellars Dos Ladrones, Yavapai County, USA
• Caduceus Cellars Nagual de La Naga, Arizona, USA
• Caduceus Cellars Nagual del Judith Nebbiolo, Verde Valley, USA
• Caduceus Cellars Nagual del Judith Tempranillo, Yavapai County, USA
• Caduceus Cellars Primer Paso, Yavapai County, USA

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Spicy dishes
• Roasted vegetables
• Seafood
• Tomato-based pasta dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Keeps for around 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Arizona: common questions

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