Areni

Van Ardi Wines

Reserve Areni 2018

There is a punch of pepper—green, black, and pink, and a smooth cocoa finish. Undercurrents of damp clay and pencil circulate through. It is bright and surprisingly light on its toes, and the tannins are smooth and unobtrusively integrated. With time, the nose grows a mocha note, speaking to both the roasty coffee bean notes and the cocoa. — 2 months ago

Bob, Tom and 3 others liked this

Zulal

Vayots Dzor Armenia Areni

Cherry forward. Peppery finish. Great with red meats — 4 months ago

Yacoubian-Hobbs

Rind Areni 2017

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. — a year ago

Yacoubian-Hobbs

Dry Areni Wine 2018

Quite smooth with a peppery bite and a good bit of herbal punch—sage, bay, mint, remaining earthy with soft fine tannins and a most pleasant aftertaste. — a month ago

Bob, Tom and 3 others liked this

Zulal

Vayots Dzor Areni

A garnet and ruby color with a broad reddish rim. Little bits of micro pieces of volcanic sediment with vibrant notes of plums, currants, cherries and spices. Lots of peppery spices on the palate along with oak, cherries and blueberries. This medium bodied Armenian red is supple and yet balanced with a ton of red fruits with gentle tannins and a zippy finish! Yum!! — 3 months ago

Daniel, Sharon and 1 other liked this

Trinity Canyon Vineyards

6100 Trinity Vayots Dzor Areni

Dry and delightful! Perfect with an Armenian mezza. — 2 years ago

Areni

Dry Red Blend 2018

Loved this! Medium weight, easy drinking red with bright little acid-and-tannic notes, strawberry jam up front, sort of a plum cassis thing in back… delish!! — 2 years ago

Zorah

Karasi Areni Noir 2019

Another excellent vintage of a wine made from an ancient varietal. Scarlet red color with blue highlights. Aromas of bramble berries, smoke and wet soil. Dark berry fruit on the palate with hints of spices, fresh herbs, graphite and black pepper. Distinct mineral note on the finish. Brimming with acidity. Quite savory and expressive. A unique experience. — 3 months ago

Paul, Daniel and 4 others liked this

Van Ardi Wines

Estate Bottled Areni Blend 2019

05/08/23
Quick like a cat she caught her wine! Pretty sure I did not have this at wine tasting ever but thoroughly enjoyed with a lemon cello tiramisu. 
— a year ago

Sandy BayneApril
with Sandy and April

ArmAs Estate

Estate Bottled Uru Uu Areni 2015

Deep red and oddly hoppy aftertaste. Plums and cranberries with a silky feel. — 2 years ago