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Tag Archives: Areni Noir
Yacoubian-Hobbs for Easter
Easter is considered to be the Holiest Day for most sects of Christianity. As an Armenian, I can attest from history that ever since they became the first Christian nation, Armenia has been suffering at the hands of other nations … Continue reading
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Tagged Areni Noir, Armenia, Paul Hobbs, Vayots Dzor, Yacoubian Hobbs
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Yacoubian-Hobbs Areni
Periodically I may mention my Armenian nationality, and I am excited that there is new interest in the wines of Armenia. An Armenian will tell you that it is the Cradle of Civilization, and on a more hedonistic level, the … Continue reading
Voskeni Red and Some More Thoughts
This is the last of my notes on the Armenian wines that I tasted at a charity event and the evening was fun. I have also had time to think about the affair and the wines a bit more and … Continue reading
Trinity Canyon Vineyards
When you are tasting Armenian wines and you see the name Trinity, it doesn’t conjure up images of an Armenian winery. Sure, Armenia was the first Christian nation in the history of the world, but Trinity is very American (English) … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged 6100 Eh Reserve, Areni Noir, Armenia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dukhov, Kakhet, Trinity Canyon Vineyards, Vayots Dzor
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Van Ardi Wines
The chance to taste many Armenian wines at one time, is an offer that is hard to refuse. It was a charity event and all the food offered was Armenian. It was a delightful evening. If I had a complaint, … Continue reading
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Tagged Aragatsotn, Areni Noir, Armenia, Ashtarak, Haghtanak, Kakhet, Kangun, Rkatsiteli, Syrah, Van Ardi Wines
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Koor and Yacoubian Hobbs
I had the pleasure of tasting several different Armenian wines the other night at a charity event and two wineries were represented at the tasting with only one wine apiece. During the last forty plus years that I can account … Continue reading
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Tagged Areni Noir, Armenia, Highland Cellars, Koor, Vayots Dzor, Vosketehat, Yacoubian Hobbs
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St. Valentine’s Day
Armenian wine and food interrupt my memories of wine in Las Vegas for a day, but it ties in, in a way, since the wine was a gift from “My Favorite Daughter” who lives in Las Vegas. There are a … Continue reading
As You Wish
Just a short time ago, I had to mention the Centenary of the Armenian Martyr’s Day and I had mentioned that I had never had a bottle of wine from Armenia; I have had beer and brandy, just not beer. … Continue reading