Tag Archives: Armenia

Sarafian Vineyards Aran Wines

Posted on November 22, 2019 by thewineraconteur

When I got the mailer for the Armenian wine tasting “A Toast to the Vine” I originally thought that there was only going to be wines from one winery.  I knew that it was going to be a charity event … Continue reading →

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Trinity Canyon Vineyards

Posted on November 20, 2019 by thewineraconteur

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 →

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Van Ardi Wines

Posted on November 18, 2019 by thewineraconteur

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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Koor and Yacoubian Hobbs

Posted on November 16, 2019 by thewineraconteur

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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An Armenian Wine Tasting

Posted on November 14, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I had the pleasure to attend a wine tasting featuring wines from Armenia.  The event was to raise money in the celebration of the Seventieth Anniversary of The Michigan Home for the Armenian Aged and it was held the Banquet … Continue reading →

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Open That Bottle Night

Posted on March 11, 2017 by thewineraconteur

“Open That Bottle Night” has become a much-lauded evening among wine drinkers and especially those that write blogs. Actually, this is the first time that I have ventured into this “holiday.” The concept was created by Dorothy J. Gaiter and … Continue reading →

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St. Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 15, 2017 by thewineraconteur

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 →

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As You Wish

Posted on May 5, 2015 by thewineraconteur

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 →

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Armenian Martyr’s Day and Some Anecdotes

Posted on April 23, 2015 by thewineraconteur

April 24, 2015 will be the sad one hundredth anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. While I do not normally do any political statements here, because this is a Wine Blog; I feel that it would not be proper if I … Continue reading →

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