2022 Yacoubian-Hobbs Dry White Vayots Dzor

The Yacoubian-Hobbs Dry White shows refreshing aromas of honeysuckle, melon, and crisp green apple give way to notes of toasted almond, key lime, and a hint of beeswax, with a flinty minerality and a lingering finish.The high altitude vineyard sites of Aghavnadzor, Vayots Dzor allow these three indigenous varieties to ripen perfectly while maintaining a remarkable freshness, resulting in thrillingly unique layers of aromas and flavors. Sourced from the Aghavnadzor vineyard located over 1,300 meters (4,000 feet) above sea level where vines grow on mineral rich volcanic soils with limestone deposits. Voskehat is blended with a small percentage of the indigenous Armenian variety Khatuni as well as Qrdi and Garan Demak. The wine is fermented and aged 26 months in stainless steel tanks.
• Varietal Composition: 100% Voskehat
• Voskehat, or “golden berry,” is considered the emblematic white variety of Armenia. It thrives in high-altitude, rocky soils, and is known for its longevity, with vines living well past 100 years. Its thick-skinned berries yield complex and expressive aromatics, including the fresh scent of the Armenian Snowdrop flower.
• Fermented and aged 9 months in stainless steel