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Drink it over the coming year or two.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are elated and proud with this rating, which validates what we already knew; KEUSH Origins Brut is a fantastic sparkling wine from Armenia that is getting the recognition it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 1800 meters above sea level (6000 feet), on Armenia’s southwestern border, lies Khachik, a rural community home to panoramic mountainscapes, just over one thousand villagers, and the highest elevation vineyards in the world to produce méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigins represents the perfect storm of limestone soil and volcanic rock growing idyllic crisp white grapes, ripened by sunlight from high elevation vineyards. A product born from a 6,000 year old viticulture history. Origins embodies the bold Armenian soul and its wine loving spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVahe Keushguerian is the man behind these amazing Keush sparkling wines.  From the age of 19, Vahe moved from Lebanon to Italy and then to California. In California, he was initially working at restaurants and eventually moved on to importing Italian wines. In 1994, Vahe relocated to Italy and started making wine in Chianti and Puglia. After his first trip to Armenia in 1997, he decided to buy a plot of land and plant vineyards there. From then on, he started going back to Armenia every year. In 2009 Vahe moved his family to Armenia and has been making great wines ever since. Besides the Keush sparkling wines, Vahe also makes some amazing still wines including Kataro Wines, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietals: 60% Voskehat + 40% Khatouni from over 40-year-old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: Minimum 22 months on the lees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrut: 4 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-item\" style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ffffff; display: grid; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; helvetica neue\u0026amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; grid-template-columns: 80px 326.6px; grid-template-rows: 100px; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"hidden-xs\" style=\"border-image-outset: 0; border-image-repeat: stretch; border-image-slice: 100%; 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Finish is crisp and elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: inline; float: none; font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eWinemaker: Arman Manoukian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: inline; float: none; font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eFounder: Aimee Keushguerian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32251544502366,"sku":"ZulalVos2018","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-ZULAL-Wine-Armenia-2018-Voskehat-Vayots-Dzor-Dry-White.png?v=1721937275"},{"product_id":"oshin-2017-areni-reserve-aghavnadzor-armenia","title":"OSHIN 2017 Areni Reserve Aghavnadzor Armenia","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirmly rooted in Armenian history and terroir, Oshin wines are dedicated to the medieval Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia and its King Oshin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOshin was founded in 2017 by Vahe Keushguerian, Vahe Gabrache, and Arman Manoukian. 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Fermented in stainless steel and aged in Caucasian oak barrels for 15 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWINEMAKER’S NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e - This barrel-aged Areni has an elegant deep red color. Powerful aromatics of cherry, strawberry and subtle hints of smoke escape the glass. On the palate Oshin Areni Reserve has soft and silky texture rich in blackberry, bright red fruit and spicy flavors. 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The unusual, super-dry fizz was cooling in an ice bucket on a table of platinum award winners from the Texsom wine competition at the Grand Tasting during the organization's annual wine conference, where I was speaking. I was impressed from the first sip. Founder Vahe Keushguerian makes it with the same method used in Champagne. The grapes, a local red variety, grow in vineyards at an elevation of 6,000 feet on land that sits between Armenian and Azerbaijani military bases. The lesson? Good bubbly now comes from even the planet's most surprising spots.” Elin McCoy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeush Ultra represents the perfect storm of limestone and volcanic rock growing idyllic grapes, ripened by extreme high elevation sunlight situated at 1750 meters above sea level. Hand-picked from engrafted century old vines in Khachik Village. 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The combination of volcanic soils, high-altitude farming, and ancient grape genetics delivers a wine that is both modern in its polish and ancient in its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003eThis versatile Areni pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003eGrilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eHerb-roasted chicken or duck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003eMushroom risotto with truffle shavings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003eAged cheeses such as Manchego or Armenian Lori cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eWhy Choose Zulal Areni 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003eZulal 2021 Areni\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than a wine—it is a journey into Armenia’s deep winemaking heritage. Crafted from an indigenous grape grown at extreme altitudes and aged in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eCaucasian oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, it expresses purity, authenticity, and terroir in every sip. For wine lovers seeking to explore the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003erenaissance of Armenian wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, Zulal is an essential benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3470\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zulal Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3537\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3519\"\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arman Manoukian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3552\"\u003eFounder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aimee Keushguerian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3632\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vayots Dzor, Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3660\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3647\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Areni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3710\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3673\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in Caucasian Oak Barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3725\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13–14% (approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3804\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Red Wine, elegant and terroir-driven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39879666630750,"sku":"ZulalAreni","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-ZULAL-2019-Areni-Vayots-Dzor-Armenia_854a08f4-7cb2-42a0-bb54-321d9a855f13.png?v=1722367281"},{"product_id":"molana-2021-dry-red-wine","title":"MOLANA 2021 Dry Red Wine","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"109\" data-start=\"44\"\u003e🍷 2021 Molana Dry Red Wine (Rasheh, Armenia – Iranian Grapes)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"146\" data-start=\"111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"144\" data-start=\"115\"\u003eIntroduction \u0026amp; Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"147\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn the fall of 2021, acclaimed winemaker \u003cstrong data-end=\"61\" data-start=\"41\"\u003eVahe Keushgerian\u003c\/strong\u003e—the visionary behind \u003cstrong data-end=\"92\" data-start=\"83\"\u003eKeush\u003c\/strong\u003e sparkling wines, \u003cstrong data-end=\"119\" data-start=\"110\"\u003eZulal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"134\" data-start=\"125\"\u003eOshin\u003c\/strong\u003e—undertook a daring journey to \u003cstrong data-end=\"173\" data-start=\"165\"\u003eIran\u003c\/strong\u003e, intent on reviving winemaking from its roots. With wine banned in Iran since 1979, Vahe clandestinely sourced \u003cstrong data-end=\"300\" data-start=\"285\"\u003e100% Rasheh\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes from the remote \u003cstrong data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"324\"\u003eSardasht\u003c\/strong\u003e region near the Iraqi border and brought them to \u003cstrong data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"386\"\u003eArmenia\u003c\/strong\u003e for vinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"301\" data-start=\"225\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe result: \u003cstrong data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"12\"\u003eMolana Dry Red Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from the first modern Iranian-grown grapes made into wine in over four decades. Named in honor of \u003cstrong data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"143\"\u003eRumi\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"Molana\" meaning \"our teacher\"), this wine stands not only as an expression of ancient terroir but also as a triumph of winemaking ingenuity and cultural preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"306\" data-start=\"303\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"342\" data-start=\"308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"312\"\u003eViticulture \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"422\" data-start=\"345\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"9\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Rasheh from Sardasht, Iran, at 1,480 m elevation on volcanic soils\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"502\" data-start=\"425\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Native-yeast, 40-day maceration to preserve varietal character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"505\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"9\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stainless steel to highlight freshness and minerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"547\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"14\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 12,000 bottles globally—an extremely limited release (some sources report 1,200 cases; others 10,000–12,000 bottles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"628\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"637\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"657\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA fascinating, medium-bodied red with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"52\" data-start=\"40\"\u003eruby hue\u003c\/strong\u003e and lifted aromas of \u003cstrong data-end=\"114\" data-start=\"74\"\u003eblack cherry, blackberry, and cassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with \u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"176\" data-start=\"129\"\u003egreen peppercorn, herbs, and warming spices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe wine opens slowly; once aerated, \u003cstrong data-end=\"59\" data-start=\"37\"\u003eelegant ripe fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e emerges, balanced by \u003cstrong data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"81\"\u003eblack and green pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e, a savory herbal complexity, and a persistent, medium-long finish. Velvety tannins and well-integrated acidity provide structure without heaviness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"820\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAnother review notes its \u003cstrong data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"25\"\u003etender, diaphanous texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, “floral berry tones, sumac and tomato-vine nuances,” and a “gem-cut ruby” feel on the palate—elegant, fresh, and beautifully balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"939\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"944\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"31\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGrilled lamb or beef kebabs\u003c\/strong\u003e—complement high-elevation tannins and pepper spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"988\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"14\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGame meats\u003c\/strong\u003e like venison or duck with spiced fruit sauces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"0\"\u003ePersian cuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e—dishes such as lamb ghormeh sabzi or herb-forward stews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"22\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAge-worthy cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e—semi-firm Comté, Manchego, or nutty aged Gouda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1120\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1167\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Collectible Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis is not just a wine—it’s a narrative of cultural resilience, one of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"120\" data-start=\"76\"\u003emost daring wine projects ever attempted\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the first modern Iranian wine in exile since 1979\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatured in the documentary \u003cem data-end=\"52\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eSOMM: Cup of Salvation\u003c\/em\u003e, Molana represents a fusion of heritage, artistry, and defiance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1359\" data-start=\"1340\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1574\" data-start=\"1362\"\u003eEnjoyable now with decanting, this wine should evolve gracefully over \u003cstrong data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding tertiary spice and developing further depth. Given its limited availability and distinct story, it's highly collectible.\u003cstrong data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1851\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1904\" data-start=\"1881\"\u003e2021 Molana Dry Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1931\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003etrailblazing wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that transcends its exquisite palate—revealing cherry and cassis fruit, peppery spice, herbal layers, and refined structure—to become a symbol of historical revival. Crafted from clandestinely sourced Rasheh grapes, fermented with native yeast, and named for Rumi, this limited-release wine is a powerful convergence of culture, courage, and craft. A must-try for adventurous wine lovers, collectors, and those who appreciate stories as profound as the wine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003eProduct of Armenia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003e-------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Los Angeles Magazine by Michele McPhee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes Smuggled Out of Iran By Armenian Father, Daughter Vintners Puts the Region's Wines on the Map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eFor the first time in four decades, Iranian grapes are used for an Armenian-created wine: Molana, which pays homage to the legendary Persian poet, Rumi, which was celebrated at Santa Barbara County boutique hotel Cuyuma Buckhorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\"What? You don’t drink wine? Infidel, begone!\" Rumi, the Persian preacher turned poet mused in one of his many ancient writings that reference his homeland's legendary vineyards, cultivated from grapes that date back thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eIn the years since the Iranian Revolution in 1979 led to Islamic rule that makes imbibing wine and other alcohol beverages punishable by law, Rumi's muse has been difficult to obtain despite the history of winemaking that dates back to around 5000 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThat is until Vahe Keushguerian and his daughter Aimee found a way to sneak into Iran to track down vines grown in high elevation on volcanic soil and smuggle out the best grapes to Armenia where the first Iranian wines in nearly five decades are being produced in a country whose winemaking was almost wiped out in the years when the Soviet Union took over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eNow the Keushgerians' father, daughter duo are putting Armenia back on the global wine scene with dangerous treks into Iran, a journey that is now the subject of an Amazon documentary titled \"SOMM: Cup of Salvation,\" about the war-torn conflict zone between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which has been in chaos since the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic was disbanded. The chaotic area happens to be, Keushguerian told Los Angeles, where many of the best vineyards exist for Molana Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThis ancient wine produced in exile was the centerpiece of a recent dinner by celebrated Chef Hugo Vera at Cuyuma Buckhorn, a luxury boutique hotel secreted in the aptly named Valley of Enchantment in Santa Barbara County's high desert. The roadside motel just outside the Los Padres National Forest is a true gem, but it's the ranch to table restaurant that makes a stay at Cuyuma Buckhorn special, and the Molana wine dinner proved it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThe six courses, included an entire lamb roasted on a pit that greeted guests outside the Cuyuma Buckhorn. Attendees included Santa Barbara wine makers, writers, and Keshgerian who introduced three different wines from Molana, an event that was the brainchild of the hotel's General Manager Scott Augat after he watched the documentary and admired the Armenian winemaker's \"ballsiness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\"The wine is dangerous, sexy,\" Augat said as he introduced the vintner being honored. Keushgerian beamed at the description as he poured the \"wine of the poets,\" the \"grapes of the Gods.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eRumi was onto something when he wrote another verse about wine: \"Give me more wine. Or leave me alone.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Vahe Keushguerian is putting Armenia winemaking back on the global map with ancient grapes smuggle out of Iran. 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