ARIZONA STRONGHOLD 'TAZI' AROMATIC WHITE BLEND 2010

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ASWB201010 UCAU
  • A wine that you want to keep on smelling.
  • Luscious and sunny, evoking tropical fruit and citrus.
  • Starts off gentle and ends with a punch.
  • Single Bottle
    $43.99
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  • Cheese
  • Fish
  • Poultry

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USA

The United States is now the fourth-largest producer of wine worldwide, with an abundance of grapevines planted in many wine regions, though Californian accounts for almost 90% of the country's output. In the late 1800s, the root louse phylloxera decimated many of the vineyards in Europe. It originated in the soils of North America where the vines are naturally resistant and was transferred to Europe on vine cuttings. In this case, North America was both the cause of the problem, and the solution, in the form of resistant rootstock for grafting.

It wasn’t until 1973 when Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay from Château Montelana were judged to be the best in the world at the famous Paris Wine Show that the quality of the Californian wine industry was truly confirmed in the eyes of Europe.

Most all varieties are planted these days in the United States, from Syrah to Tempranillo, Pinot Noir to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Viognier and every blend in between. Key varieties are Californian Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Chardonnay. Cooler climates such as Oregon and Washington produce brilliant Pinot Noir. Even states previously considered too hot and arid for wine, like Arizona are being planted, with great results.

Arizona

Arizona is an American state with a now-burgeoning wine industry that dates back just to the 1970s. Today, this desert state is home to more than 120 wineries and tasting rooms. In southern Arizona wine country, the climate and soils are similar to those of some wine-producing regions of California and Argentina. The most abundant wine areas in the southern half of the state are Willcox and Sonoita, the state’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA); their vineyards produce almost 75% of the state’s grapes. Among the grapes that grow here are Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Willcox now also has its own AVA. In northern and central Arizona wine country, you’ll find thriving wine culture among the cities of Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Cornville, Camp Verde, and Sedona. Verde Valley, now also its own AVA, has a climate similar to that of Mediterranean grapegrowing regions. With its volcanic soils, mild winters, and hot summers (balanced by cool nights), this AVA grows deeply coloured, thick-skinned grapes that boast lots of flavour.

About the brand Arizona Stronghold

These are unique wines coming from an equally unique collaboration; between winemaker Eric Glomski and Maynard Keenan, a musician by trade who rose to fame as frontman for Grammy-winning heavy metal band Tool. KeenanÕs passion for arts and culture soon focused itself toward the art of winemaking and a partnership to form Arizona Stronghold. Here in Cochsie County, Maynard and co-founder/winemaker Glomski create a wide-range of wines from red and white French varieties. Arizona StrongholdÕs mantra lies in reconnection Ð the people to the earth that produce the vines and the community that comes together in the winemaking process. As unusual as the pairing of fine wine and heavy metal, so too is the region from which Arizona StrongholdÕs vines spring; the baked earth of the Arizona dessert Ð similar in character to the dessert-like growing conditions of FranceÕs Southern Rhone. The wines span an impressive array of fruit, from Chardonnay and aromatic white varieties through to Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Italian and Spanish reds.

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