2022 ‘SARPINA’ ARENI

A bottle of Yacoubian-Hobbs 'Sarpina' barrel aged reserve Areni wine from Vayots Dzor Armenia.

Selected as the finest Areni from our high elevation vineyard in Vayots Dzor, this wine exemplifies the future of Yacoubian-Hobbs wines.

Aged in French oak, and produced in small quantity, ‘Sarpina’ is named for the posts used to train vines as is recorded in Armenian agricultural history books. With the name ‘Sarpina’ we honor Armenia’s rich, ancient wine history.

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TASTING NOTES

Deep ruby-red in appearance, with a complex and alluring bouquet of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, and raspberry preserves, layered with earthy nuances of tobacco leaf, forest floor, and dark cacao. Full-bodied and richly textured, juicy notes of blackcurrant and spiced plum are supported by silky, plush tannins. The wine shows a balanced acidity and an elegant structure, with subtle oak influence lending tension through to a refined finish.

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“Aromas of fresh strawberries, lemon blossoms, honeysuckle, jasmine and orange blossoms. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a subtle, fruity finish. Seems like a pinot noir. Spends 16 months in used French oak. What a wine. Try to find it.”

- James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

HISTORICAL ACCOLADES

    • 96pts Tasting Panel Magazine

    • 90pts Wine Enthusiast

    • 93pts Wine Enthusiast

    • 93pts Wine Enthusiast

    • 92pts Wine Enthusiast

    • 90pts Wine & Spirits

WINE DETAILS

  • The 2022 growing season in Vayots Dzor unfolded under favorable conditions, with a mild winter leading to early budbreak, followed by a long, dry summer with stable weather patterns during flowering and veraison. With no significant spring frosts and a light hail event in June, disease pressure remained minimal. The diurnal temperature variation proved excellent for preserving bright acidity while promoting full phenolic ripeness. An earlier-than-average start to the harvest season yielded wines with vibrant aromatics, balanced acidity, and supple, ripe tannins.

    • Region: Vayots Dzor, Armenia

    • Elevation: 4,520-4,724ft (1,378-1,440m)

    • Slopes: 20-30%

    • Vine age: 10 years

    • Soil: mineral rich volcanic soils with limestone deposits

    • Hand-harvested

    • October 25

    • Varietal Composition:

    • Aged 18 months in neutral French oak barrels

    • Bottled unfined

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