In the high elevation province of Vayots Dzor, the indigenous Areni grape thrives in rich volcanic and limestone soils.  This wine expresses the unique characteristics of this ancient variety with the focus and purity that modern winemaking techniques provide.

This deep ruby wine has a nose of pomegranate and white chocolate. Silky tannins provide a rich mouthfeel and offer a backdrop for flavors of black plum, raspberry, anisette and espresso bean that head off into a baking spice finish.

From the winery:
In the village of Rind, the Areni grape thrives in rich volcanic and limestone soils. Hot summers are tempered by cooler temperatures at these high elevation sites, and water is provided by the melting snow caps atop Mount Ararat. Our Areni wine expresses the unique characteristics of this ancient variety with the focus and purity that modern winemaking techniques provide.

Vineyard source: Rind, Vayots Dzor
Varietal composition: 100% Areni

Wine profile: aromas of red berries, black cherries, floral notes of violets, and dried red fruits mirror the flavors, which are both intense and elegant on the palate. A ripe and powerful tannic structure and refreshing acidity bring balance to the fruit flavors, culminating in a complex yet harmonious finish.

Elevation: over 1,300 meters (4,000 feet)
Winemaking: fermentation and aging in stainless steel
Production: 1,100 cases

 TASTING NOTES

Displaying a ruby garnet hue, the wine opens with complex and expressive aromas of strawberry, pomegranate, and dark cherries layered with notes of fresh violet, rose petal, and baking spice. Medium-bodied with bright yet well-integrated acidity, supported by silky but firm tannins. Clean, persistent, and elegantly spicy, the wine’s fruity core lingers alongside accents of earthy minerality, culminating in a lengthy finish.

 94 pts Tasting Panel

A thrilling wine, with wild strawberry and vanilla cream, dotted with spiced red tea, tomato leaf, and red beets. Acidity reigns supreme; lifting rose petals and mulled raspberries to a beautifully balanced level. Sensational.  94 points, Meridith May, Tasting Panel (Oct 2025)