Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Gevorkian Winery Makhani Reserve V.2019
A powerful red blend from Armenia crafted with ancient technique and indigenous grapes.

Made from a distinctive mix of Areni, Haghtanak, Kakhet, and Karmrahyut, this wine follows the traditional Kakhani method, using three-month withered grapes, then aged in new Armenian oak barrels for 6 months, followed by 18 months in older barrels.

The result? A deeply expressive, multilayered red brimming with aromas of candied fruits, dried blackberry, and prune, accented by vanilla, cocoa powder, mahogany, and leather. On the palate, the richness continues, jammy black fruit, warm spice, and a dense, almost fortified character (ABV 16%).

Full-bodied and muscular, this wine shows robust tannins, firm acidity, and a structure built for long aging, drinkable now, but likely to hit its peak around 2027.

Pairing tip: Best served with fatty steaks, venison, aged cheeses, or even dark chocolate (up to 85%). A wine of power, heritage, and serious presence.
Cheers!
— 5 days ago

Tomo Kurokawa

9.6

Great with venison. Armenian old world wine — 7 months ago

heidi schlegel

9.5

Dry and delightful! Perfect with an Armenian mezza. — 3 years ago

K L

9.2

Paul Hobbs Armenian wine. What an interesting treat. Would definitely get again. Drinks less oaky than a typical chard but super interesting. — 2 months ago

with Matt

Joe DAscoli

9.3

Impromptu Armenian Christmas dinner party This wine delivered with about a 1 hour decant — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

An Armenian Rosé made out of Karmrahyut varietal, which is a tenturier grape (red in & out), highly perfumed and loaded with rose petal and red cherry flavors. A touch of honey with subtle texture (sur lie aged for 5 months). Interesting! — 7 months ago

Martinez

9.0

My first Armenian wine. Made with Haghtanak grape, a Soviet-era hybrid between Armenian varietals and Georgian Saperavi. From vineyards in the Ararat Valley, 35 km west of Yerevan. Fermented in steel tanks and aged 7 months in Caucasian oak barrels. Dark ruby/purple color. Dark fruit, vanilla and oak on the nose. Some herbal notes. Full-bodied, big, quite bold and round on the palate. Pomegranate flavors. Tannic. Good value — 3 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

No notes. Silky white flower palate, medium bodied, mineral core. Saludos Armenia!! Paired beautifully with spicy white bean stew with Harissa & jalepeno. Was inspired after watching Somm 4, which documents an Armenian iconoclast fighting the odds to revive his native wine culture. — 6 months ago

with Owen

Joe DAscoli

9.1

This was more elegant and less flavorful than expected

Very light fruit and minimal oak

Paired with giant 12oz lobster tails. Happy Armenian Christmas!

Crazy thing happened with the pairing. This wine tasted like a fresh shucked raw oyster. Dead on after a bite of lobster, like eating an oyster chaser. Wild. — 6 months ago

Neil Blaze

9.2

My first Armenian wine, which is not surprising since this is the only one that seems to be readily available in the US. Medium bodied, with red fruit and floral aromas on the nose. Darker fruit on the palate with some vanilla and spice flavors. Velvety texture. It took a bit to open up, but once it did I couldn't put my glass down. 95% Areni, 5% Tozot. 1/8/23. — 3 years ago