Keush

Origins Méthode Traditionelle Brut Sparkling Blend

9.0

I was at one of my local wine stores this week and saw this interesting sparkler from Armenia. Thought I had to give it a try with two interesting blend of grapes 60% Voskehat and 40% Khatouni Kharji both indigenous to the Vayots Dzor area of Armenia and grown on 60-100 year old vines.

On the nose there is beautiful citrus notes, lemon curd, strawberry, white flowers and creme brulee.

On the palate the citrus notes are confirmed, lemon, stone fruits, a salinity, minerality and a rich creaminess of vanilla.

This sparkler is medium bodied with loads of beautiful effervescents and fine bubbles that continue on forever. There is zesty high acidity which leads right to a clean fresh finish. For the price you cannot beat this. I hope everyone's start of the Christmas weekend has been an exciting one with thoughts of what's to come on Christmas day. Stay safe and enjoy your family and friends. Nostrovia! 🍾🍾🍾🍾 — 7 years ago

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Severn G

@Daniel P. Drake Cool stuff, I usually try to seek out unique stuff, just like this, to expand my palate experience.

Yacoubian-Hobbs

Sarpina Areni 2014

Lyn Farmer

9.1

Good depth, approachable blackberry fruit with some added oak nuances. A bit shy on acidity and complexity but an appealling food wine. Soft tannins, elegant moderate finish. Easy to like — 8 years ago

Maran

Areni of Malishka 2009

Scott Domer

9.0

My friend Justyna brought this Armenian red back from her recent trip to Poland. I've never had wine from Armenia but it's pretty damn nice. Blind taste me, I'd say small artisan producer in Languedoc. — 12 years ago