Yacoubian-Hobbs Areni Rind
Showing a deep garnet hue, the nose opens with fresh wild raspberry, cherry, pomegranate seed, accompanied by violet, rose petal and a hint of black‑pepper spice note. The palate is bright flavors of black cherry, raspberry coulis, dried red currant with herbal and spice notes of sage, white pepper, and a mineral undertone. This wine is produced by the partnership of Yacoubian‑Hobbs, a collaboration between the Yacoubian family and American winemaker Paul Hobbs, working in the historic winemaking region of Armenia. They return to the birthplace of wine to craft modern, world class wines from the indigenous varieties found in the Vayots Dzor, Armenia.
Grape Varietal: Areni
Feature: Sustainable
Country: Armenia
Region: Vayots Dzor
Appellation: Rind
Grape Profile: Areni, a native grape to Armenia, offers fruit flavors of cherry, raspberry, pomegranate alongside floral notes of violet, rose, and subtle spices of white/black pepper, anise. The mineral component is evident, giving the wine a sense of place. Tannins are refined, acidity is lively.
Region Profile: Vayots Dzor is a mountainous province in southern Armenia, with vineyards planted at high elevation on soils dominated by volcanic rock and limestone. The climate features warm days with strong sunlight and cool nights, enabling grape varieties to develop ripeness and complexity while retaining acidity. The ancient history of winemaking in the region underscores the unique heritage of this region.
Pair with: Barbequed meats and game. Braised or stewed dishes. Tomato-based dishes like pizza and pasta. Middle-Eastern and Indian cuisine. Hard or matured cheeses like gouda and gruyere. Vegetarian dishes like roasted root vegetables, mushrooms and lentils.
