Internationally renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs and the Yacoubian family journey to the Birthplace of Wine to craft modern, world class wines from the indigenous varieties found in the high altitude, mineral-rich soils of Vayots Dzor, Armenia. Their newly planted vineyards grow a stone’s throw away from the Areni-1 cave, the oldest known winery dating from over 6,000 years ago. With their local team, Paul and the Yacoubians are growing and crafting wines that confirm Armenia’s part not only in the ancient history of winemaking, but in its very relevant present and future amongst the great wine regions of the world. "The soul of a wine is when it speaks to a place. If you don't have that, then you've missed everything. And that quest is why we're so fired up to be here." - Paul Hobbs

A mineral-driven red, grown in a high-altitude vineyard whose astonishing water source is the melting snow of Mount Ararat. Featuring indigenous variety Areni with 5% Tozot and aged 20 months in stainless steel, it offers an immediate sense of elegance, releasing a sublime stream of strawberry and rose petal. The wine reaches a floral crescendo from the midpalate to the finish while dipping into spiced cedar, white pepper, and cinnamon.

Tasting Notes: Elegant aromas of morello cherry and strawberry mingle with baking spices and clove in this lighter bodied red wine. On the palate, bright notes of pomegranate, and white pepper are balanced by refreshing acidity, and a clean finish.