Yacoubian Hobbs 2018 Areni Vayots Dzor Armenia

Yacoubian-Hobbs 2018 Areni – 95-Point Elegance from Armenia’s High-Elevation Vineyards Description: Experience one of the most acclaimed Armenian red wines; Yacoubian-Hobbs 2018 Areni. Crafted in the rugged highlands of Vayots Dzor, this wine represents a groundbreaking collaboration between Paul Hobbs, a legendary Napa Valley winemaker, and the Yacoubian family, passionate stewards of Armenian viticulture. Awarded 95 points by The Tasting Panel Magazine, this wine is a benchmark expression of the Areni grape, a varietal indigenous to Armenia and grown at over 1,300 meters (4,000 feet) above sea level. With volcanic and limestone soils, intense sunlight, and water from melting Mount Ararat snowcaps, the vineyards of Rind village produce fruit of remarkable purity and finesse. Aged for 20 months in stainless steel to preserve freshness and minerality, the 2018 vintage offers an elegant balance of red and black fruit, floral perfume, and spice—all supported by vibrant acidity and polishe